“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.”
My grandparents had integrity and strong morals. They were religious in the way many Depression-era families were. They believed in the God of creation and His sin-atoning death on the cross. They also celebrated the resurrection without letting it get entirely lost in bunnies, eggs, and candy. They had a personal relationship with God. That is a heritage I find comfort in. I believe that almost every person who comes to Christ has a praying grandmother or other ancestor somewhere in their family tree. In their journey they established a foundation of faith in the roots of our family. It is true that God doesn’t have any grandchildren. No one inherits eternal life because of their parents’ or grandparents’ faith. We all come to Jesus on our own. However, a history of faith goes a long way in preparing the way. As the grandfather of eight, I’m counting on two things: 1) God answers prayer, and 2) there is no expiration date on those prayers. I hope that my life examples make it clear that there are certain things we never do and certain things we are not okay with. Sin is to be fled from, and God and His calling are to be pursued. These are ancient boundaries I’m seeking to establish in my life—boundaries that my children, grandchildren, and beyond will hopefully cling to. They may stray from them for a time, but they will be so deeply spiritually connected to them that they will always return. Today, honor God and His boundaries. #BeTheEdge
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 NIV
