Proverbs 17:6: Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father.
Insight
Here is a verse I am sure many of you can appreciate. “Children’s children” are grandchildren. It is a verse for grandfathers. “The glory of children are their fathers.” Children look to their fathers. I have always been grateful for a daughter who has loved and respected her father. We have always been able to communicate, even though she has the same kind of temper that I have—a short fuse. Every now and then we have a blowup, but then I go to her or sometimes she comes to me. We don’t even let the sun go down on our disagreement. But “children’s children are the crown of old men.” The proverb is right. Now I am an old man with grandsons, and I could bore you to tears talking about them. If I had known how wonderful grandchildren can be, I would have had them before I had my children! They are a pride and joy to have around, and they draw families together. The child looks to the father, but the grandfather looks back to the grandchild; that is where his affection centers. 1
Application
King David wisely said in Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.
Whatever the Lord values, so should we. Life is short. Invest in the young lives with all the love, truth, grace, hope, correction, and encouragement. What can you do and say today to build up a young life? Now go do it before the opportunity vanishes.
Motivation
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9
You love God by loving children. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, keep my heart in a place to experience child-like faith often.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Proverbs) (electronic ed., Vol. 20). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
