Living Your Legacy.

Each successive generation holds out new and different possibilities, each one different from the other. God has a lot to say about generations in the bible and how they adapt or accept the word of God. It is quite possible that an entire generation can miss the boat so to speak, and collectively cause more damage than previous generations. It is not the fault of one particular individual, but each individual adds to the generational sins of each generation. When a righteous man lives on the earth, he leaves a blessing for successive generations. Psalm 112 says "Happy is the person who honours the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed. His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever." (Psalm 112:1-3 Good News Bible)

When a righteous man leaves a legacy of holiness, the bible says "But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws." (Exodus 20:6) So each individual has a choice to love and obey the Lord, and as a result an entire generation is blessed who do the same. Leaving a godly legacy is one of the most important things you can do, because it lasts forever. How you will be remembered is the result of the way in which you lived your life. How you live usually determines how you die, and the godly man or woman has hope in their death, (Proverbs 14:32). You can live with integrity by the choices you make. Make sure you always deal honestly and fairly with other people, and walk closely and humbly with the Lord. It doesn't matter how smart you are, but you must have a real faith. Living your life with faith is what the bible talks about, and without faith you won't please God.

Faith doesn't have to be perfect, but when generations lack faith you can still live your life with faith. God won't cancel His blessings on you if He sees you are trying. Walking with faith isn't easy, that's why Christianity is called the narrow way, because there are few who find it. When you have found your path, be faithful and watch God work. Your life potentially has the power to change an entire generation and after you are gone, your work will be finished on earth, but your legacy will go on from heaven. This is Mike.

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