Deuteronomy 4:9-14
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their children.” You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain while it bled with fire to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice. He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets. And the Lord directed me at that time to teach you the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.
Moses was very intentional in making sure the people of Israel did not forget all of the amazing things they had seen God do. That is why he urged parents to teach their children about God’s great miracles.
This principle is still so important today! We have to share with our children our “God” stories. What have you seen God do in your life? We must never forget what God has done in our lives. Sharing these stories builds faith and keeps our eyes on God. Do not forget all of the amazing things that you have seen God do in your life!
God has given each of us a unique story. His plan for our lives is individualized. Do others know what you believe and why? Do your children and others around you know the story of how you came to faith and how God has worked in your life to strengthen your faith? Do they know how God has shown Himself faithful and has helped you through doubts and disappointment? The faithfulness of God is a story that we have the privilege to pass on. Never forget what God has done for you and share it!