A Family Treasure

Some families may have a treasure in stocks and bonds, others might have antique furniture, precious jewelry, or other valuables, others might have photographs or mementos handed down from past generations.  My treasure is my family itself.  I have a wonderful, faithful, loving husband, three fantastic sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and a cute and precious grandson.  Our church recently surprised my husband and I by flying in the rest of the family for the Installation Service at Believers Fellowship, where my husband is the pastor.  What a treat! 

Before you label me just another mother bragging about her family, I want to make it clear that my boast is in the Lord.  I praise Him for the work He has done in our family, for the fruit that He has born.  Bruce and I both came from loving families, but in neither home was the Bible modeled and taught, nor was Christ the focal point.  When we got married, we were committed to pattern our home in accordance with God’s Word, seeking to please and honor the Lord.  In our 30 years of marriage, we have realized that God is extremely gracious, and His Word is true. 

It is always a joy to be with our children, because they are such a spiritual encouragement to us.  They love the Lord and are actively involved in serving Him, and the Lord teaches us through what He is teaching them.  Knowing intimately all the mistakes their mother made along the way, I stand amazed at the grace of the Lord!  I wasn’t always faithful, but God is.  I thank the Lord for my daughters-in-law, appreciative of their wisdom and spiritual maturity.  We are all praying for little Tyler, that He would outrun us all in the spiritual race. (Hebrews 12:1)  

3 John 4: I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.  There’s no greater treasure than that!