Leaving a Legacy of Faith
Psalm 78:4 — We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.
The grandkids were over again, racing through the living room. Tom sat back in his chair, letting their laughter echo through the house. He could not help but think how quickly time flies by.
He had raised his kids, watched them start families of their own, and now he was back to building forts in the living room with three wide-eyed grandkids.
They asked a hundred questions a day, most of which he did not have answers to. He wished he had more time to try.
It seemed like his wife Melody felt the same way. Later that evening, she turned over in bed and asked, “Tom, who is going to teach them truth when we are gone?”
That question led them to an unusual decision. A few weeks later, they added Christian radio to their will.
For Tom, it was not about control or making demands. It was about trust. He remembered how many times a simple song on the radio had steadied him in a storm, how a timely word had reminded him he was not alone. If it had carried him through, it could carry them, too.
He thought of the Israelites stacking stones beside the river as a marker for the children who would come later. “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.” His marker just happened to ride the airwaves, carrying truth to anyone willing to listen.
He could not choose the paths his grandchildren would walk. But he could leave a trailhead, a reminder pointing toward something real.
Someday, he thought, one of those little ones might turn the dial and hear hope when they need it most.
And maybe that is the invitation for all of us—to make sure someone else has the chance to hear hope when they need it most. After all, what better legacy could there be that’s worth tuning into?
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- What kind of spiritual legacy are you leaving for the next generation?
- Who first helped you hear the truth about God’s love—and how can you pay that forward?
- How can you use what you have today (time, resources, or influence) to help others encounter hope tomorrow?
