Keep The Faith - Planting Faith: A Legacy of Generations

Ever wonder if your actions today could echo through generations? Discover the power of a faith that's not just for you, but a legacy for those who come after.

• Key Message Points: The Living Word: The Bible isn't just a book; it's the God-breathed source of life, healing, and miracles [1]. It’s a love story and a history book unlike any other, and when you open it, the breath of God comes into your spirit [1].
• Faith Across Generations: Explore the biblical concept of faith passed down through families like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob [2]. See how the genuine faith of Timothy's grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice, laid the foundation for his life of service [3, 4].
• Cultivating Genuine Faith: Learn how to cultivate a genuine faith that:
• Plants the Seed: Be intentional about planting the word of God in your heart and the hearts of others, just as parents are instructed to do in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 [5]. Use practical tools like scripture cards and memory verses [6, 7].
• Waters the Seed: Nourish your faith through reading the Bible, which provides doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness [8, 9]. As it says in 2 Timothy 3:16, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness".
• Protects the Seed: Trust that the word of God will work in the lives of your loved ones, even when you can't be there to guide them [10]. The word will lead them, watch over them, and speak to them even when they are away from home, based on Proverbs 6:22 [10].
• Trusts the Seed: Have faith that God's word is alive and active, even if you don't see immediate results [10, 11]. The seed you plant may be growing a root system underground, preparing for rapid growth, just like the Moso bamboo [12].
• Beyond Religion: A Relationship: Faith is not just a formula; it's a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ [13]. It's a personal connection, a knowing, and a trust.
• Call to Action:Intentional Living: What steps can you take today to plant, water, and protect the seeds of faith in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones?
• Don't Give Up: Don't be discouraged if you don't see instant results. Keep planting, keep praying, and trust in God's timing. As it says in 1 John 5:14, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” [5].
• Keep the Faith: Commit to studying God's word and growing strong in the Lord [11]. Prepare for a lifetime of faith that is transferable across generations.
• A Prayer for You: If you're not sure about your relationship with Jesus, take a moment to pray and invite Him into your heart [11].
• Closing: Be encouraged to live a life of transferable faith. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7) [3].