“I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, Things that we have heard and known, That our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, But tell to the coming generation The glorious deeds of the LORD, and His might, And the wonders that He has done.” Psalm 78:2–4 ESV

It is the responsibility of every believer to tell the next generation about the faithfulness of God. The Psalmist recounts God’s work from the time of the Exodus through the reign of David. As the Psalm unfolds, it contrasts God’s consistent faithfulness with the repeated rebellion of His people. And yet, the greater warning is not just their rebellion—it is what came after. They failed to pass the story on. Scripture reminds us:

“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.” Romans 15:4 AMP

The recounting of God’s works was meant to build faith in the next generation. But when the story is not told, faith is not formed. Psalm 78 makes the purpose clear:

“…that the generation to come might know…
That they should place their confidence in God and not forget the works of God…” Psalm 78:6–7 AMP

When God’s works are forgotten, hearts drift. And when hearts drift, faithfulness fades. We are seeing the same pattern today. Life moves quickly. Distractions are constant. And the most important responsibility, passing on the truth of who God is can easily be neglected.

The result? A generation shaped more by culture than by truth. But God has always worked through those who remember. David, the shepherd king was not chosen because he was perfect, but because his heart pursued God. God Himself makes an astounding statement about Daivd, “…a man after my own heart, he will do everything I want him to.” David pursued God, repented when confronted, and he He led with a heart aligned to God and a desire to please Him. Ultimately, that line points us to Christ, the true Shepherd King, who came to restore what sin had broken and to make a way for hearts to be made new.

Now the responsibility rests with us.

We are called to keep the truth alive. To proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called us out of darkness. To tell the next generation what God has done. Not quietly. Not occasionally. But faithfully and boldly.

So let me ask you:

What are you doing to sustain the legacy of God’s work in your life for this generation?

Are you proclaiming it, or simply preserving it?

Take time today to share your story of God’s faithfulness. You may be shaping the faith of someone who is watching and wait and see what God will do!

Reflection Question

Who in your life needs to hear about what God has done and how intentional are you in telling them?

Have a blessed day,
Pastor Ken