Bible Reading: Psalm 126, 127 & 128; 1 Corinthians 10:17-33
“With long life I will satisfy him, and show him my salvation” Psalm 91:16 (NKJV).
Long life is God’s verdict and plan for His people. With long life, a man fulfills purpose and brings glory to God. Among the many blessings that accompany longevity is the joy of seeing your children and children’s children.
The bible says, “Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel” Psalm 128:6 (KJV). The longer you live and see your children’s children, the happier one is and fulfilled in life. I have seen men and woman joyfully express their gratitude to God at the privilege of seeing their grand children and great grand children. This is God’s blessing to His children. But what do we do to live long and see our children’s children?
The bible makes it clear in Psalm 128:1 (KJV), “Blessed is everyone that feareth the LORD; that walketh in His ways.” It all starts with the fear of the LORD. To fear the LORD means to have respect for Him. It means that you acknowldge Him as LORD and Creator, have reverence for Him and keep His commandments. Abraham feared God and even though he gave birth to a son at old age, God prolonged his stay on earth till age 175. He saw his children’s children.
Jacob also feared God and saw his children’s children. So also did Joseph and so many faithful men and women of old who feared God. A lot of people in our day are seeing their children’s children. It is a blessing from God. God prolongs the lives of those who fear Him so that they can teach their children and children’s children the fear of the LORD.
You will see your children’s children, in Jesus name.
Bro. Onyema Aghanenu