Tell the Next Generation
Mighty musk ox Christianity
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What we have heard and learned — that which our ancestors have told us — we will not hide from their descendants. We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s praiseworthy acts, about his strength and the amazing things he has done.
Psalm 78:3-4 (NET)
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Years ago I heard the story of the mighty musk ox.
They travel way up in the northern hemisphere, braving the arctic cold.
Packs of wolves are the top predators there. And they are always on the lookout for the weaker calves to pick off.
The defense of the musk ox?
They travel in herds, gathering around their young in an impenetrable circle when the wolves attack.
But if a calf is isolated from the herd?
Easy pickings.
The point of this is legacy.
For someone like me, with generations of ministers in my family who’ve paved the way for Christ’s work over the past hundred years, legacy is a huge foundation to build upon. I’ve benefited from prayer warriors and preachers who loved Jesus and shared His love with me.
But not everyone has that herd.
Many believers are blazing a new trail, forging a new future apart from the generations of their family.
That’s a very, very hard thing.
No matter which camp you may land in, you can always work to build your herd or the future.
We do that by sharing what we’ve heard and learned to our descendants. Sharing what God has done for us & His amazing acts.
You know … like the verse says.
— Ricky Ketchum
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