Challenging the Next Generation

 Judges 1-3; 1 Corinthians 12 

“And Caleb said, ‘I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.’ Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.”

Judges 1:12, 13

Caleb recognized that his daughter was a prize too valuable to be given away without a price. His challenge to the next generation included claiming their inheritance in Israel. Caleb didn’t realize he was equipping the next generation of leaders at the highest level. Othniel responded to Caleb’s challenge and led Israel for forty years. He was looking for a big challenge, and so are many young leaders today. There is no greater challenge or reward than living on mission with Christ today and to see his kingdom come and his will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Are we challenging our children to possess their inheritance in Christ’s kingdom?

We don’t realize who we might be equipping to lead in the next generation.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for the older leaders who challenged me to listen, obey, and take risks in your kingdom mission, for your glory.