A commander is one who gives commands. A commander leads others to follow his orders and to follow in his or her footsteps. The Bible shows us that commanding is part of our mothering ministry.
Deuteronomy 32: 46-47 says: “Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall COMMAND YOUR CHILDREN to observe to do, all the words of this law For it is not a vain thing for you, because IT IS YOUR LIFE."
Do you notice that it is not optional to teach our children God's Word? We are not to make suggestions or recommendations about it. We to COMMAND them. We must diligently penetrate and implant God's Word into their hearts. It’s our life work.
Why did God pronounce great blessings upon Abraham? Genesis 18:17-19 tells us the answer. God said: “For I know him, that he will COMMAND HIS CHILDREN and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment."
It is not the responsibility of the church or the Sunday School. God charges the parents.
Dear mothers, it doesn’t automatically happen. I personally know a mother—a kind and loving mother who has her own personal relationship with God. However, she didn’t command her children to follow the Lord. She didn’t take them to church. She just hoped they would follow God. Now they are grown and some are in the devil's kingdom, one particularly walks in the depths of sin.
Let’s get serious about raising a generation of children who know God’s Word and know His ways. We are not suggesters. We are commanders!
Blessings from Nancy Campbell