I wrote in a recent Billy Burns Ministries newsletter that I am passionately working on getting six long overdue and much-needed books written and published. One of the three books that I am writing specifically for children is tentatively titled Kids Who Know Their God based on Daniel 11:32.
“…but the people who know their God shall be strong,
and carry out great exploits.” (New King James Version)
Allow me to place an emphasis on just one word of God’s declaration.
“…but the PEOPLE who know their God shall be strong,
and carry out great exploits.” (New King James Version)
This is what excites me about this new children’s book. Kids are people too. If boys and girls are people (and they are) AND if God’s Word tells us that “the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits”, this means that our sons and daughters and grandsons and granddaughters are included in God’s powerful declaration. Daniel 11:32 tells us…
- PEOPLEhood of all ages can know God. Children are included in God’s “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
- PEOPLEhood of all ages can be unwaveringly, unshakably bold. Children are clearly identified by God as being ones filled with His Spirit and speaking for God “…and your sons and daughters shall prophesy…” (Joel 2:28-29)
- PEOPLEhood of all ages can carry out the powerful plans and actions of God. Children are included in being those who break barriers and do exploits because they refuse to say “I am a child” as an excuse. (Jeremiah 1:4-17)
Today, let me challenge you. From this day forward, look at your children and grandchildren in a whole new way. Understand that beginning TODAY they CAN and WILL be mightily used by God. CHALLENGE your children to know their God, not just know about their God. CHALLENGE your children to be endued with the power of the Holy Spirit which will make them to be strong and courageous. CHALLENGE your children to act upon God’s Word and see the impossible become possible.
Church, get ready. World, get ready. Parents and grandparents, get ready. Today, the Holy Spirit is launching people that will “carry out great exploits”. And, because kids are people too, your children and grandchildren will be a part of this last-day move of God!
