In the book of Joshua, an obedient people conquered the land through trust in the power of God. In Judges, sadly, a disobedient and idolatrous people are defeated time and time again because of their rebellion against God. Joshua had ushered the people of Israel in to possess their inheritance. The people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who survived Joshua, who had seen all that the Lord had done for Israel.
There arose another generation which did not know the Lord, nor the great things He had done for their people. And they did evil in the sight of the Lord and followed other gods. They provoked the Lord to anger and because of their evil ways, God had to remove His hand of protection from them and they could no longer stand before their enemies.
Why did they not know God? Why did they forget to teach their children after them all that God had done and how much He loved them? What a responsibility we have to teach the generation behind ours. To live by example and to demonstrate God's incredible favor and power in our own lives. To help raise up a generation of warriors who learn from our mistakes and rise up stronger than any other people.
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So true! It's been proven that the vast majority of believers come to know the Lord at a young age because a parent, relative, or mentor shared the love of Jesus with them. If we think deeply about our testimony I believe we too will find this to be true. That's because it's God's design for every believer to pour into the lives of the younger generation.
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