Lessons In Virtue: The Instruction Of A Parent

Apostle Grace Lubega

Proverbs 4:3-5(KJV); For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments and live. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

What a parent plants in a child defines that child’s prayer in those critical moments when the child comes into contact with God and with divine purpose.

Our theme scripture points us to this vital truth.

When David was instructing his son Solomon, he taught him to pursue wisdom. He said, “Get wisdom, get understanding…”

This was a seed in Solomon’s spirit and it bore fruit at the right time by the working of the prevenient grace of God.

In 1 Kings 3:5, the Lord appeared to Solomon and told him to ask for whatsoever he wanted. It was a blank cheque.

Solomon could have asked for long life, wealth or for the death of his enemies.
However, because of the seed that was in him, he asked for wisdom.

This is how we instruct children in the way they should go.

Continuously speak into their lives; tell them who they are in God; remind them that their future is great; declare the Word of God over their lives.

You might not see its effect now but at a critical point in their lives, that seed will speak.

Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 22:6, 1 Kings 3:5-10

GOLDEN NUGGET:

What a parent plants in a child defines that child’s prayer in those critical moments when the child comes into contact with God and with divine purpose.

PRAYER: Loving God, I thank you for this Word. I know the power of words and what they do in my life and in the lives of my children. I receive this instruction today and choose to run with it. My children are great; they guard the gates against enemies; they are for signs and wonders; they know you and are known by you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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