> Judges 2:7, 10-11 (NKJV)[7] So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord which He had done for Israel.[10] When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel.[11] Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served the Baals;
There’s a sobering weight to these verses.Joshua’s generation had walked in the wake of miracles. They’d seen the Red Sea part, witnessed Jericho’s walls tumble, and tasted the manna from heaven. They knew the Lord not just by name but by experience.
But what happens next is heartbreaking: when that generation passed away, the next didn’t know the Lord or His works. And they didn’t remain neutral — they pursued evil. They served the Baals.
This progression is a warning. It shows us that the absence of knowing God isn’t a passive condition — it’s an invitation for corruption. When we fail to pass on the truth of who God is, something else rushes in to take His place.
Our generation must wrestle with this deeply. We’re surrounded by modern idols — comfort, success, self-promotion, entertainment. These aren’t statues of stone, but they demand our allegiance just the same.
Here’s the question that confronts us: Are we diligently telling the next generation about God’s faithfulness? Are we testifying to His goodness, His power, His mercy?
It’s not enough to hope they’ll “catch it.” Deuteronomy 6:7 reminds us: “You shall teach them diligently to your children…” This is an active calling.
When we neglect this, we see Judges 2:11 unfold before our eyes. The vacuum is filled, and it’s not by accident.
So today, let’s take inventory. Who in your life needs to hear the works of God? Who needs to see your testimony lived out in real time?
Don’t underestimate your voice.
Share the stories.
Pass down the truth.
Keep the flame alive.
Reflect and share: What’s one way you’re keeping God’s works in front of the next generation? Where have you seen struggles in this area, and how can we pray together for faithfulness?
