Pass on Great Truths

We are not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it on to the next generation—God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things he has done. Psalm 78:3

That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born who should arise and declare them to their children. Psalm 78:6

Our children and their children will get in on this as the word is passed along from parent to child. Babies not yet conceived will hear the good news. Psalm 22:30-31

The great account of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, especially, is to be taught forever. Jesus died to save us and give us life forever in heaven.

My grandmother, Bessie Johnson, lived ¼ of a mile away from the farm I grew up on. We saw her often and even lived in her house while our farmhouse was being remodeled. She loved the Lord and worked on many committees and served the Methodist Church of Holdrege, Nebraska faithfully. She even had me prepare a speech one time for a group she belonged to at the church. She hosted our Christmas family gatherings, and all her children and grandchildren came to her house. I was going there even after I was married and had children. Christmas was always honored by scripture and stories on these occasions. And she never was angry at me. She taught me a lot by her manner of life.

My parents, LaVern and Pauline Johnson, were strong advocates of going to church every Sunday, which is what people did on that day. They wanted to worship our Lord and taught me to revere our Lord. Things have changed, especially after the Covid time. Not as many go to church every Sunday in today’s world with sports, work, and other activities, but there are still many ways to pass on the greatness and love of our Lord Jesus Christ to the new generations. Bryce and I choose to go to church, worshipping with others, participating in giving food to the community, and socializing with members. You can choose your own way.

The apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 1:4-5: I thank God for you, Timothy, for your honest faith, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you.

God chose you from the beginning to be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:13

You are a dearly beloved child of God.

Sandra Hilsabeck