An Idea June 4, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Uncategorized , trackbackErin,
So, you know I have thought about doing this before, but I just wanted to suggest it here for two reasons: 1) to hold myself accountable to do it (though it is already written down thankfully!) and 2) to possibly stir others to the same.
The idea is simple: write a letter to your posterity.
Deuteronomy 6 commands us to teach the Word of the Lord to our children. But the letter I am speaking of refers not so much to a letter of teaching as a letter of vision. And not one that will last for only a generation, but that, if the Lord wills, could last until Jesus returns!
Think about that. Particularly if you have a long-term vision for raising not only your kids, but for all your posterity. And if Jesus tarries, that could be quite a lot. Imagine each of them receiving a personal letter from you. Introducing yourself, the day in which you live, where you came from, how you came to faith in Christ, and what your vision is for them. And in this digital age, it easily could be preserved and past on.
I do want to mention the centrality of vision. For it is not enough to pass on the facts. Of course, the central truths concerning the Lord Jesus must be in there, but application of those truths is an absolute necessity. A vision for what those truths mean in your life and want you want them to mean in theirs could go a very long way in influence. Who knows? You might have an young teenager pick up your letter 100 years later and get converted through it! How could would that be!
My personal letter would include great emphasis on the centrality of God’s delight in God and our pursuit of God. They are the truths that drive my life and I would want to commend them to every single person who came after me, particularly the ones of the same family line! You never know, it could be a primary means for passing on the central truths that you hold dear.
In our case, let’s make sure it happens Love. First, I suppose we should Mind map it. Then I’ll have to get started. Of course, yes, I need to write Elijah a belated birthday letter first!
Seeking to change generations with you,
Joe
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