Though an infant does not know the difference between a Bible or catalog, the object will make an impression which will eventually be interpreted. And if there are more catalogs than Bibles, the child will one day understand the priorities of the parents.

Homes have walls and floors, shelves and ceilings. But what parents place on the walls or hang from the ceilings or place on the shelves is a choice. In our home, everywhere we looked were objects that had a reference to God.

I still remember my mother explaining or interpreting the meaning of pictures or using an old globe to tell a story about missionaries and what they did for Jesus. It was an important part of our family life. And it remains a very important part of my life today.

“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding…When I was a boy in my father’s house, and an only child of my mother…he taught me: keep my commands, get wisdom and understanding!”  How precious!

“My son, I’m passing my wisdom to you that came from my father…when I was young and tender.” God’s wisdom was passed from grandfather to father to child. We are all passing on what is of value to us, too.

Scripture for Today:  Proverbs 4:3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.