CELEBRATING GOD'S HERITAGE: THE FUTURE HEROES

Children are leaders in view. Therefore, parents need to celebrate them and encourage them.

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Psalm 127

Children are gifts from the Lord. Parents need to celebrate them not just to send them on errands and beat them whenever they refuse. They are gifts to be appreciated, cherished, nurtured and celebrated. There are many people who are biological alright, spiritually fervent, morally trusted but are not privileged to have babies. It is my prayer that the Lord will favour those families this year in Jesus name. 

Children are leaders in view. Therefore, parents need to celebrate them and encourage them. When you celebrate leaders, they perform better. Leaders who are commended are charged to do more. If you always see the bad side and the weak points of your children, they will not be bold to defend you when oppositions arise in the future. The Psalmist says, “As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” Vs4-5

As we celebrate our children this month, we must teach them to honour God and their parents so that the purpose of God for their life may come to fruition. The Word of God says, "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you." Deuteronomy 5: 16 

Celebrate children by giving them quality environment to thrive.

Celebrate the children by helping them discover the greatness in them and you as parents will be celebrated in the future by children you celebrate now.