1Kings 9:3- God said to Solomon: I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.
What are the blessings we leave for future generations?
Many people try to save up and leave an estate behind for their families as a blessing for their lives. Some create companies that are handed to the ext generation. Others leave a heritage of faith or values.
When God spoke to Solomon, he left the Israelites three special gifts:
1- His Name. Leaving our name is leaving a heritage. There is special meaning in being associated as family. It carries with it a sense of security, community, and value. For generations, your name was your identity---it described who you are. Having Gods Name was descriptive of His ownership. It also means all that is owned in their estate is ours to possess.
2- His Eyes. When we have someone's eyes it means we have their focus. It is describing their care for us. Having their focus means having a relationship connection. One of the greatest gifts we can leave for future generations is our focus on what they will need. In our case, previous generations gave us their eyes when they fought for our freedom, built long-lasting infrastructure, and set us up for success.
3- His Heart. Maybe the most incredible gift of grace from God to His children is His heart. Why would God create people, give them free will, let them deny Him as God, then turn around and send His son to pay the penalty? Because He wants to give us His Heart! Crazy! What a special gift
Solomon and the Israelites received 3 of the greatest gifts ever given---yet they turned away. Choose never to turn away from the great gifts God has given you, and give them to the next generation.
What can you do today to give your Name, eyes & heart ?
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