I had a pretty cool revelation the other day. I was simply looking at all the wonderful creation that surrounded me, the trees, grass, birds etc... and was floored by it all. Nothing that we can buy can compare to the beauty that God has created. His creation cries out out his magnificence. Everything else is gravy. All that we have or think we own are gifts from him. I started thinking about all that God has given me and began to assess how was I taking care of these gifts. Do I take care of the material things that I have? Do I take care of myself, the body God gave me and most important, Do I take care of my family, my precious children and loving wife? Do I take care of them the way God desires me to? I realized that I am accountable for much. I am accountable for all the things that God has entrusted me to. As the Man of my household I must lead my family in the right direction. The responsibility is mine and I can not do it without the guidance of my Lord. Which brings me to another point. Why do I not spend enough time reading the manual (The Bible) that God gave me? It is all laid out in this book and once again it is my responsibility to learn and live it. When it is my turn to leave this world, I will not care about the house or the cars, or shiny things, even though shiny things are cool. "I have never seen a Hurst pull a Uhaul." The only things I want to follow after me into Heaven is my Family.
Fathers, teach your children what is important. Teach them to follow the Savior. Teach them to NULPT the Devil. The devil can not steal the soul of a believer but he can render you useless in the kingdom if you allow him to. How are you affecting eternity? When it is all said and done and you are facing the Creator of all. What will your live speak? Did you live your life your way or His and How did you affect eternity?
