Psalm 90:16 May
your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.
It’s official! The new princess in
Britain has been named as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. News media around the
world, as well as newspapers all over the globe have been busy speculating on
what the new baby would be named. Personally, I’m glad to see that Queen
Elizabeth’s name has been included. She has been a wonderful Christian Sovereign
throughout her monarchy and may become Britain’s longest reigning Queen by the
end of this year.
Whatever the hype, there’s one thing
that I hope this new wee royal lassie is given: a true seed of Christian faith
in her heart. As she grows up, she will be constantly watched and pursued by
the heartless paparazzi. She may go through heartbreaking moments and
problematic times. On the other hand, because she is a princess, Lottie may be
well protected from all of that and her life may become one of happiness,
enjoyment, peace, and prosperity. No matter what she experiences, enjoys, or
endures, my prayer is still the same: that she will come to know Jesus Christ
as her Savior, Lord, and King.
It’s a prayer that I hope can be
fulfilled for every child born on this Earth. May the sacrificial deeds of
Christ and the splendor of His resurrection be continually expressed, experienced,
and embraced by every generation, including those born at this time, and by those
yet unborn and unseen.
Question for
reflection Who are the youngest people in my life? Am
I willing to constantly pray for their faith to be established in Jesus Christ?
Will I continually pray that He will become the Savior of their hearts, lives,
and souls?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for the new
generation being constantly born among us. May Your Spirit reach out to them
all over the world, no matter who they are or what they will become. May they
accept You as their Savior, Shepherd, and Sovereign. In Your Holy Name, we
pray. Amen.
John
Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian
Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. If you would like to comment or ask
questions about today’s message, please send him an email to Traqair@aol.com.
Today’s
image is one of John’s latest Nativity drawings. It’s called ‘Starlight
Strangers.’ If you would like to view a larger version, please click on this
link: Nativity.
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