Moses recited these and other words to the people.
He did this just before his death was foretold.
What strikes me now is the part about asking the elders to explain.
They say that with age comes wisdom.
That is not always the case.
But elders within the church take on a unique responsibility.
Along with the pastor, they are leaders within the church.
And not everyone is cut out for that responsibility.
Paul had a unique perspective when it came to elders.
He passed this along in his second letter to Timothy.
2 Timothy 1:5 (NRSVue) - I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.
Paul recognized Timothy’s faith,
He also understood the source of that faith.
He acknowledged the contributions of Timothy’s mother and grandmother.
This resonates within me.
Like Timothy, Godly grandmothers and a Godly mother played significant roles in my faith.
The faith of Timothy’s grandmother and mother lived on in him.
And so, the faith of my grandmothers and my mother lives on in me.
God generously gives us elders, grandparents, and parents.
He does so that they can build a foundation of faith within us.
We learn not only from their words, but from their example.
Although I instruct adults, I see children in church every Sunday.
I also know that children instinctively watch adults.
I understand that a careless word or action on my part could be harmful.
That is why I pray to be a good example for them.
I was blessed by those who contributed to my spiritual life when I was young.
Now it is my turn to do the same, be it directly or indirectly.
With God’s help, perhaps some of my faith will live on in others.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, November
17, 2023.
I will be back here on Friday, November 24, 2023
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