I have just come from one of those moments that, had I remained a prodigal, never would have happened. Scott, our son-in-law was dropping off his wife's work. Three of their four children were with him. The kids and I had to go outdoors and check the progress on a new home being constructed next door to us.
Workers in trenches were starting on the foundation. Seven year old Ryan and the eight year old twins, Kyle and Kayla, were full of both comments and questions about what they saw. I can't express to you what a teachable moment it was to stand beside my grandkids, still in their uniforms from Highlands Christian Academy, and to explain how important it was for those workers to build a good foundation, just as it is important for each of us to build a good foundation in our lives.
Kyle, our mini-Bible scholar had comments about foundation that he had learned from a Christian video. That was good, but nothing could replace standing beside Grandpa for this life-sized show-and-tell session.
If I had not returned to my family over 20 years ago, who would have been here today to tell my grandchildren about foundations? Yes, their parents could have done that, but where would Lori and Scott be today if Lori's parents had gone separate ways forever?
I have said it before, and if the Lord allows me to stay on earth, I will be saying it again, but there is no thrill in the "far country" that compares to moments like I had with those three kids today.
Thank You, Lord, for allowing me to help to build the foundation of my grandkids. May my work always be strong and based on You.
"By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." I Corinthians 3:10-11
God bless ,
Bob Steinkamp
