Promises for family…

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks; foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers; but you shall be called the priests of the Lord; they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God; you shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory you shall boast. Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. (Isaiah 61:1–7)

Even Christians alert to the mess in the world worry about what will be the fate of our children and grandchildren. Some speak of the return of Christ, yet with concern that the generation that experiences that wonderful event will suffer greatly. Such worry is either ignorant of God's promises, or unaware of what He can do. 

Is the above passage a lie? A false promise? Up until now, everything God promised has happened. Is He going to cease bringing good news to the poor, or stop binding up the brokenhearted? Will there be no more liberty for those who are not free, or comfort for those who grieve? Will God granting righteousness to sinners and cease bringing glory to Himself?

If I trust Him now, for today’s faith and and spiritual needs, and to bring me through tests and trials, why not trust Him to do the same in the future, or even for those who are not yet born? 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)

God does not change. My offspring might, but that depends on Him. He can draw them to Himself and give them redemption and the new life of Christ. For this, whether I get to see it or not, I have the assurances of God's unchanging love and promises. He says:

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. (Isaiah 54:13)

My part? Obey the Lord. Do what He says. Teach as He leads. Live like His Son. Pray for them always.

Jesus, Your Spirit convicts of sin an grants understanding and redemption. May I not interfere with what You do and speak, but support and glorify You by what I do and say.