Day 203
Psalm 44:1 NIV
"We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago."
Psalm 44 is about a cry to God for help from the nation of Israel. It begins by telling God what they heard He had done for their ancestors. Their knowledge about what God had done prompted them to look to Him for assistance with current challenges.
It is so important that we pass our testimonies on to the next generation. In a country like America that was founded on godly principals and once functioned as a Christian nation, a large number of youth know nothing about Jesus Christ. They do not know what God can do, because they have never heard the testimonies of what He has done for people. Paul said in Romans 10:14, "How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?"
The stories of the Bible must be told. The personal testimonies of those of us who are alive today must also be told. Our generation and the next generation need to know what God has done, as well as what He is still doing. So, when trouble comes, they should know where real help comes from.
Let us make it a point today to tell someone either a story from the Bible, a personal testimony, or both. We can tell a relative, a neighbor, an acquaintance or a stranger. If we do not go out today, we can call someone. Young children especially like to hear stories. We can tell them a true story today that they will not only enjoy, but one they will learn an important lesson from.
With God's help, I will pass a story on to someone about His power today, which will help them in time of need. I will help someone know, and even remind myself of where real help comes from.