We have a responsibility to the next generation. Why should we share the Word of the Lord, works of God, and, the things of the Lord with the generation to come?

We share the word of the Lord because, “That they may set there hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments” (v.7). That’s preparing them for the future, because hope looks to the future. Christians are born again into a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many people in the younger generation are setting their hope in the worldly materials. So we share the blessing of the Lord with the Generation to help them set their hope in God. How easy it is to forget what He has done for us! Yet if we keep reminding the next generation about the works of God, they will remember too. We also must share the things of the Lord so that they will keep His commandments. The Psalmist wasn’t talking about a legalistic life. He was talking about a loving obedience to the Lord. Yes, we do have a responsibility to the new generation, and we fulfil their responsibility by being a good example, by teaching, sharing and encouraging.

You are entrusted with your Christian heritage. When you share with the next generation the Word and works of God, you teach them valuable lesson about how He still works in the lives of His people. Strive to be an example that encourages the next generation to obey the Lord.