His Legacy...

Children are a gift of a short time period.  For the past weeks, I had been sharing last minute lessons, for time was running out.  My training would be coming to an end. This week, I dropped off my daughter at college.   As I drove away, I thought of the first time I held her, and the precious gift that I was given for eighteen years.  Questions popped in my head.  Did I use the days given wisely?  Did I teach her properly?  Was she now capable of making adequate decisions?  It did not matter, for the opportunity to mold, to guide, to disciple had passed.  From now on, she would not be under my guidance nor protection.   Whether I wanted to or not, it was time to let go.

I searched for words of wisdom that would appropriate. It seemed relevant to review my Lord's legacy.    For three years, he had been investing in the lives of his disciples, and time was running out.  Soon he would be going back to the Father, and this led him to specific actions and  instructions.  The Lord Jesus prayed for his disciples; John 17:13-19.  He asked the Father to protect them from evil, and to keep them in his word, so they would be sanctified.  He also taught that in his absence, he would send the Spirit of truth; the Counselor; John 16:7-15.  The Lord was going to give a part of himself, to be of support and to remind them of all they learned.  He encouraged them to remain in him.  In order for them to be fruitful, they will have to remain in him, in his word and in his love; John 15:4-10.

As I left my daughter, I thought of these precepts. I would no longer be able to oversee and provide daily instructions.  So, I prayed, that my Lord would protect her from evil, and guide her by his word of truth.  As she left, she took a part of me.  That which I taught by example.  For she will remember, my achievements and failures, my attributes and  downfalls, my joys and sorrows.  She will always remain in us.  For we are her family, a place of haven, of love, support, and encouragement.  This is my legacy.

One day, she will take her child to college and as she evaluates her teachings;  I pray she remembers the Lord's specific actions and instructions.  I pray she remembers his example.  I pray she remembers
His legacy....

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