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For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself. Acts 2:39
D.L. MOODY
It is not only our privilege to have our names written in heaven, but also those of the children whom God has given us; and our hearts ought to go right out for them. Many a father’s and many a mother’s heart is burdened with anxiety for the salvation of their children. If your own name is there, let your next aim in life be to get your children’s there also.
ERWIN LUTZER
In Matthew 15:22–23, we meet a praying mother, “And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.’ But he [Jesus] did not answer her a word.” But a few verses later, we read, “Then Jesus answered her, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.”
For those of you who are praying for your children, are you put off by the apparent silence of God? Initially, Jesus didn’t answer this woman, and He appeared indifferent. But let us always remember that the silence of God is never a sign of the indifference of God. We see that, in the end, Jesus was plotting mercy toward this woman and her child.
God can do what we can’t, so we must be willing to pray, “Lord, they are yours,” and “Lord, change their heart.” That is the power of a praying parent! God is waiting for our faith to put a stake in the ground, saying, “Satan, you will not have my child.” We must pray with that confidence.
PRAYER
Father, may I get alone with you and spill out my heart before you for my family, for the church, and for all of us.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Who in your life need to know the Lord? How often do you pray for them?How can we know that God’s silence to our prayers does not mean?