I Have A Goodly Heritage

 "The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage."

Psalms 16:6

   Let me first say, that I know my parents, and they wouldn't want me bringing any attention or honor to them through this post, but want all glory to go to the Lord. This is my intention as well. :)  With that said, last Saturday, March 29th, 2014, my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. All five of us, their children, and our spouses gave them an anniversary drop-in. We had a great time with our family and friends that could attend. We wanted to do something special for our parents. Not just because they are our parents, but because of the lives they have lived for our Lord Jesus and testimony that they have for Him.  They would be the first to tell you that the Lord is the only reason that they have been together for 40 years, and that He gets all the credit for it.  But, the Bible also tells us to give credit where credit is due (Proverbs 3:27).

  First of all, my parents have made their marriage and family a HOME for the Lord. The only foundation that will sustain any one's life, love, or longevity in a marriage is a foundation on THE ROCK HIMSELF, JESUS CHRIST! "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.." Psalms 127:1. This is what my parents have done. The Lord has ALWAYS COME FIRST, and as my Daddy has always said, "It's ALL about HIM! (JESUS)."They have taken us to church, talked with us about the Lord DAILY, the scriptures, and given godly advice when any of us have had questions or troubles. They have always pointed us to the Lord. I am sooo thankful for this. Because of this, the Lord spoke to my heart for salvation. I am CONVINCED that if the Lord had not placed me in this home, I wouldn't be saved today.

 

Secondly, the Lord has honored His Word, and blessed my parents with a HERITAGE. The Book of Psalms 16:6 gives us this term. In HIs Word the Bible says He will bless the righteous with a heritage as His reward for faithfulness, (Psalms 128:1-4.) My parents have been given 5 children and 17 grandchildren, with three of them awaiting us in Heaven. Because of God's Goodness, all five of us have accepted Christ, and several of the grandkids have as well, with the two oldest grandkids, that are teenagers, living a life for the Lord! No one else but Jesus can make this so! "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb IS HIS REWARD." Psalms 127:3.

Lastly, the Lord has blessed my parents with HONOR! Many of you that are reading this know my parents. You know the lives they have lived in the past, and how they have grown closer to the Lord over the years. They have served the Lord and ALWAYS taken care of their family.They would give you anything you need and more, no matter who you are! This is not done to make themselves look good or to be puffed up, but out of love from the Lord Himself, and a desire to help others. Many of you know this to be true, and that they both have a good testimony. The Lord has blessed them because of their faithfulness to Him and in witnessing to others for Him. "He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour." Proverbs 21:21.

All of this has been said to not speak braggingly on anyone other than JESUS! Life in Him is the ONLY ONE WORTH LIVING! " The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide SATISFIED.." Proverbs 19:23. Thank God for the example my parents have given their children to follow! Through them I have SEEN the Lord move, bless, and be true to His Word! I do have a goodly heritage from God ONLY, and with them I say, " ... As for me and MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD!" (Joshua 24:15).