Photo ©2025 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary ©2025 Russell Jurgensen
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
In this photo a great-grandaughter sticks close to her great-grandpa. No matter where he went, she stayed beside him, followed close behind, or rode on his lap.
It made me think about how families pass traditions and values on to their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. One of those things is knowledge of God. Actions of the great-grandpa long ago would have set a tone for love and respect that carried on.
Here are a couple verses I like that speak about generations.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5
For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation through all generations.
Isaiah 51:8
We see that God’s salvation never changes. We also know that our actions now will influence those who come later, and sets a tone for how they understand God, and how they can learn to thrive with a healthy understanding.