Proverbs 17.6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
Grandparenting has changed a lot in the past 50 years!
My grandmother, Ruth Mancini
My grandparents, Livy and Rose Biggs
It was always a joy to be together. My grandmothers had an enormous influence on my early development as a young believer.
My Nana, Rose Biggs, was with me until I was into my 30's and was such an example of faith. From a 15 cent a month investment she made back in 1929 with Prudential I received a check this week for $350 which is going to Haiti for the roof.
My kids' grandparents... Mom and Dad
My kids always loved when they visited... still do and now her great grandkids.
Now...
Youthism
Aging Population
This is our culture. Families I have stayed with in China and Haiti have brought aging mothers into their homes and taken care of them. Pastor Joes' mother's grave is on his property.
This verse written by Solomon 3,000 years ago
Speaks to family life...
Speaks to our nation's spiritual life
Our poor nation needs God. Brentwood and Jericho High School Graduation Ceremony this morning... listen to this broken hearted Congressman from Texas, Randy Weber pray recently in the Capital Building in Washington DC, the people's house.
Speaks to the Natural Order which is being tampered with today. I shudder to think of what harvest some of the seeds which are now sown are going to bring! We are sowing to the wind and we are about to reap a whirlwind!
Let's look this morning at what this sentence from God is saying to us individually.
It is a
1. A Fact to Be Enjoyed.
Grandkids are God's reward for not killing your own kids.
"If I knew how much fun it was going to be to have grandkids I would have skipped the kids and gone right to the grandkids!" - Dr. Dallas Mucci
Children's children... biological similarities, personality similarities, mannerisms
Crown=to surround
crown-bestower (participle)
Aged=
old
elder (of those having authority)
Root Word=
to be old, become old
to grow old, show age
Grandchildren surround their Grandparents and crown them with blessings.
* Joy and Laughter
* The ability to enjoy children with minimal responsibilities.
* Free expressions of love that we would never have thought of.
Emma calling me her mentor.
* The feeling of youthfulness and the ability to enjoy things we enjoyed as a kid. My mom loves to play games. Her great grandkids play with her. I love to swim. My grandkids too. The other night I was tired. First day of summer... in the pool with those kids, came home and slept like a baby.
* Fun
To the grandchildren...
Nothing can please your grandparents more than for you to talk to them and be around them (once in a while). Listen to them. Love them! Honor them. Respect them.
I have all the letters my grandmother wrote to me and one stays on my desk.
As Grandparents we can have a great influence on our grandkids. When grandparents go to be with the LORD Aunts and Uncles can step in. We become spiritual parents and grandparents to young people. I have a growing number of kids calling me Poppa these days. Kimberly in Haiti, others down there, riding my bike home last evening... "Pop!" Mayor McDermott's daughter and two others.
2. A Truth That Has Been Rejected
Parents are the pride of their children.
Pride= (Not as we think)
beauty, splendour, glory
finery (of garments, jewels)
of rank, renown
as attribute of God
honour (or nation Israel)
boasting (of individual)
"My Dad is stronger than your Dad."
Pastor Kevin Henesy and I stopping at my Dad and Mom's on our way to a Pastor's Conference. Mom's Italian Chicken Dish
Parents who have integrity, work hard and love their families will be remembered and honored. Love people your kids will take pride in that. My cousins and I often talk of how hard our Dads worked. I worked with them both as a young man. What great memories! Yesterday with my grandsons. Put them to work!
They know us.
Today:
The Lie
Old is over.
I don't know if 40 is the new 60 but I know at 61 years of age I am more active than I dreamed of.
The Truth
Retirement... Really do not know anyone here that is retired in a traditional sense. Freed up to do God's work. No one here sitting around!
"I want to encourage senior citizens because there is a lot you can do then you were not able to do when you were younger."- Art Alexander
Wisdom is found in the aged. It is a shame that more of the young people in America do not realize that. China and Haiti age are honored. I have the title among several as "Father".
3. The Truth That Needs To Be Embraced.
We may not feel this way but this is the Word of God. We have such a unique opportunity in this time.
It gives us self worth.
It is a warning.
Our boast is to be in the LORD. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' Name.
It is a model.
It is a joy!
We need to seek the LORD diligently!
Pray with me for a movement of God's Spirit!
Moral Revival
Spiritual Revival
Family Values Revival
Church Revival
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