Inspired by 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12
“When David’s time to die drew near, he charged his son Solomon, saying: ‘I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, be courageous, and keep the charge of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his ordinances, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn.’” 1 Kings 2:1-3
We are each given a single turn lasting only a limited number of years on this earth. Some people live longer than others, but all eventually ‘go the way of all the earth.’ The love of God, however, existed long before we came to be, and will last well beyond our own short lives.
Each of us who follows the Lord does so because someone else showed us how. It might have been our parents showing us as children, or it might have been someone we respected living a life of peace and contentment that came from recognizing and experiencing God’s presence in all that they did. Whoever it was, the love of God has been passed from person to person throughout the generations since the beginning of time.
Let the love of God be reflected in your life as a testimony to him. And then follow it up with words, telling those you love about the One you serve, so that they will be able to serve him as well, and also experience his love in their lives.
Let us pray. Eternal God, you walk with your children in all times and in all places. Help us to show your love in our lives, that we may inspire others to follow you, and that they may then teach others as well. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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