From The Cradle To The Grave Part [12] 06/18/2026 (Morning thought)

2nd Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

The words of the wise man that say, “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” means that it is God’s will that we give Him the best, and the most productive years of service, before aging begins to take its toll, and like Solomon, we might regret not having done more for Christ, while we had the opportunity to do so. Especially should all fathers and mothers teach their children from the earliest age to highly prize Biblical values, teachings, and principles.

Lofty, worthwhile goals of missionary work and being of benefit to the world, should be instilled from the early years. And the study of God’s word should be encouraged, not as something to do only in their spare time, but as an integral and indispensable part of daily living. In this way, several positive results would accrue, for they will have an active reference point of truth in their minds, even if they were to go astray later on.

The minds of the children will also greatly expand, and they will be enabled to approach science, math, and languages with an understanding that might be difficult to fathom. Studying the Bible is never to be viewed as time wasted. Daniel majored in Scripture first, before he majored in science. In fact, it was the study and practice of deep things in Scripture, that helped pave the way for his later, and great successes in other branches of education.

2nd Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

From The Cradle To The Grave Part [11] 06/18/2026 (Evening thought)

Acts 26:13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

From there on out, it became Paul’s main goal in life to build up God’s kingdom wherever, and whenever opportunity presented itself. The same can be true for me and you, if formerly, our interests had been centered on the temporal aspects of life, instead of the mission God has given us….. Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee.

Acts 26:17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. Like Solomon and Paul, we also could make a U-turn if for some reason our priorities got mixed up along the way, so that the ministry of saving others could become the chief aim in life.

But to just go with the flow, without making any deliberate, and consistent effort to use your God-given talents in service to the Lord and to others, is not endorsed in the Bible. As was stated before, we have limited time on this earth to do any amount of good for the benefit and advancement of humanity and therefore, we should begin with what we do best, or what comes to you naturally.

Acts 26:22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!