Tag: legacy

April 21, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

A Father’s Foundation

Opening Verse

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

Introduction

A strong foundation is everything. You can’t expect a house to stand if the ground it rests on is weak. It’s the same with children. Fathers are not just providers — they are builders. If you’re a man and God has trusted you with children, then He expects you to lead, guide, and show them how to live. Otherwise, you leave them with broken pieces and cracked walls that they’ll spend years trying to repair.

Devotional Story

A man once raised his children with good intentions, but no direction. He worked hard, brought food to the table, and even took them to church from time to time. But he never taught his sons how to pray. He never showed his daughters what a godly man looks like. He never opened the Bible in front of them or lived what he claimed to believe.

He thought that being present was enough. But presence without purpose leaves gaps. The man didn’t realize that you have to be intentional. You have to bless your children so they know what it means to walk in God’s favor and pass that blessing on.

Years passed. His children grew. And while they knew of God, they didn’t know God. Their lives were shaky. They made mistakes he could’ve helped them avoid. One of them said, “I had to teach myself everything I wish my dad had shown me.”

The man looked back with regret. He didn’t hate his children’s choices. He just realized they never had the foundation he thought he gave them.

What This Means

It’s not enough to say “do right.” You have to show right. Children build their lives on what they see and what they’re taught. If the father doesn’t lead in truth, then his children start from scratch — sometimes wounded, often lost.

Your job is not only to feed them but to form them. Teach them to walk in the fear of God. Correct them when they’re wrong. Bless them when they follow righteousness. Be the example. Because if you don’t lay the foundation, the world will pour its own concrete — and it won’t hold.

Being intentional means speaking life into them. It means taking time to pray with them, lay hands on them, and speak blessing over their future. If you want them to be a blessing, you must first bless them.

Think About This

  • What kind of foundation are you building for your children?

  • Are you intentional about shaping their walk with Christ?

  • Have you spoken blessing over their lives today?

Prayer

Father in Heaven,
Help me be the man You’ve called me to be. Let me not just be a father in name, but in action and truth. Give me the wisdom to teach, the strength to lead, and the humility to admit when I’ve failed. Help me to be intentional — not passive. Let my words bless my children so they may rise and be a blessing to others. Let them stand on a foundation of faith, not confusion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)

March 31, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Build the Ark Anyway

Opening Verse

“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.”
— Hebrews 11:7 (KJV)

Introduction

Noah was given an assignment that didn’t make sense—build a giant ark in the middle of dry land. There were no clouds, no thunder, and no one cheering him on. But Noah didn’t wait for confirmation from people. He obeyed God. He trusted the warning, and he trusted the protection. You might be in the same place now—called to build something that others can’t understand. Do it anyway.

Devotional Story

Imagine Noah, hammer in hand, surrounded by mocking voices. Day after day, he built. People passed by and laughed. “What are you doing, old man?” they probably sneered. “There’s no flood. There’s no storm.”

But Noah kept building.

He didn’t argue. He didn’t try to win their approval. He just obeyed. Each nail he drove, each board he placed—it was all done by faith. He wasn’t just building a boat. He was building a legacy. A place of protection. A house for the promise.

And then it rained.

The very thing that looked foolish became the only safe place left. The ark wasn’t just a big boat—it was God’s plan. And because Noah stood firm, his house was saved.

What This Means

When God tells you to build, you build—even if there’s no sign of rain. The world might not see what you see. That’s okay. They didn’t hear what God told you. The ark in your life might be a calling, a family, a ministry, or a new beginning. Trust God enough to move forward without needing applause.

Stand firm. God’s protection is real. His warnings are true. And the work He’s given you is not in vain.

Think About This

  • Are you waiting for visible proof before you act in faith?

  • Are you afraid of looking foolish for obeying God?

  • What has God told you to build that others don’t understand?

Prayer

Father, help me to be like Noah. Let me obey even when it’s hard. Let me build even when others laugh. I trust You. I trust what You’ve shown me, even when I can’t explain it. Strengthen my hands to keep working, and strengthen my heart to keep believing. Let my obedience be a refuge for others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.”
— Genesis 7:1 (KJV)

August 15, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The Legacy of the Righteous

The Legacy of the Righteous

Proverbs 10:7

“The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”

Introduction

Every person leaves behind a legacy, something that lingers in the hearts and minds of others. Whether good or bad, our actions and decisions create lasting impressions. Proverbs 10:7 contrasts the outcomes of two different paths: the life of the righteous and the life of the wicked.

Scripture Analysis

This verse from Proverbs highlights the enduring impact of righteousness. The “memory of the just” refers to the legacy left by those who live uprightly. Their lives are remembered with honor and their influence continues to bless others long after they are gone. On the other hand, “the name of the wicked shall rot.” This stark imagery shows how a life of wickedness leads to a legacy of decay and dishonor.

Personal Reflection

Consider those who have impacted your life. The ones who uplifted, guided, and loved you likely lived righteously, and their memory brings you joy and encouragement. In contrast, the influence of those who chose evil fades, leaving nothing but regret and bitterness.

Practical Application

We all have a choice in how we live each day. Choosing righteousness—acting with kindness, integrity, and humility—ensures that our legacy will be a blessing to others. Reflect on how your actions today will be remembered. Strive to live in a way that honors God and brings blessing to those around you.

Spiritual Encouragement

God calls us to live righteously, not just for ourselves but for the generations that follow. The choices you make now will echo through time, shaping the future of those who come after you. Let your life be a testament to God’s goodness, creating a legacy that blesses others and honors His name.

Closing Verse

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

April 9, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The Forgetfulness of Time and the Echo

Opening Verse

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8, KJV)

Introduction

Time is a peculiar concept. For us, it moves in a straight line, from past to future. However, in God’s realm, time doesn’t hold the same meaning. This devotional explores the idea of time’s relativity to God and how, like an echo, our actions resonate beyond the moment.

Devotional Story

In a small mountain village, there was an old clock tower that had stopped working many years ago. The villagers, accustomed to its silence, paid little attention to it. One day, a traveler, fascinated by the history of the clock, decided to repair it. As the clock ticked again, its sounds echoed through the mountains, reminding everyone of the time that had passed unnoticed.

The clock’s revival stirred something in the villagers. They started to recall events and people they had forgotten, realizing how time had slipped by while they remained caught in their daily routines. The ticking clock was a reminder that every moment was precious and an opportunity to make meaningful memories.

What This Means

Just like the clock in the village, sometimes we forget the passage of time and the impact of our actions. We get so caught up in the now that we forget our deeds are like echoes, resonating into the future and beyond our immediate perception.

Think About This

How often do we consider the long-term effects of our actions? Are we living in a way that the echo of our lives will be a sound of harmony and beauty in the eyes of God?

Prayer

Dear Lord, help us to remember the importance of each moment You have given us. Guide us to live mindful of the echoes our actions create, resonating through time in accordance with Your will. Amen.

Closing Verse

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV)