Pastor Jerome Gay emphasizes the profound impact of parents sharing their personal testimonies with their children. It’s not just about the highlight reel, but also the “dirty aspects”—the struggles, the doubts, and the moments where God’s intervention became undeniably clear [00:00].
Beyond the Basics: Examples of God’s Provision
The speaker provides tangible examples of stories parents should share:
- Provision of basic needs: Remember that time when you desperately needed clothes, and a perfect hand-me-down set appeared? That’s God answering prayers [00:10].
- Furnishing your home: Remember when the community rallied together, and our house was completely furnished? That was the body of Christ, moved by God, to bless us [00:15].
- Overcoming difficulties: Remember when we didn’t think we could “make it through this,” but somehow, we did? That was God coming through for us [00:29].
Psalm 78: A Testament to God’s Faithfulness
Referencing Psalm 78 [00:30], the speaker reinforces the idea that God’s provision often comes when we least deserve it [00:35]. Sharing these stories isn’t about boasting; it’s about instilling a deep sense of gratitude and preventing entitlement. It’s about showing our children that every blessing, from the roof over their heads to the school they attend, is a direct result of “the hand of God” [00:42], [00:48].
The Takeaway
By sharing our testimonies, we equip our children with a powerful understanding of God’s faithfulness and provision. We teach them to recognize His hand in their lives and to approach life with humility and gratitude.
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