There is a well-known quote, later immortalized in song, that declares, “Children are our future.” While this sentiment captures the hope we place in the next generation, it doesn’t quite reflect the full truth for believers. As Christians, our ultimate future lies not in this world but in heaven, our eternal home. Yet, scripture affirms a profound truth about children: they are a heritage and a blessing from the Lord.

Psalm 127:3 reminds us, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” Much like an inheritance—a valuable possession entrusted to us—children are given by God not only as a blessing but also as a significant responsibility. Though they are not the promise of our heavenly future, children represent the continuation of families, communities, and societies. They carry forward the values, traditions, and legacies of those who came before them, embodying the biblical concept of an inheritance that perpetuates what has been entrusted to it.

But scripture also warns of the consequences of neglecting this sacred trust. In Judges 2:10-11, we find a sobering account: “There arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel. And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals.” How could this happen? How could one generation witness God’s miracles and blessings while the very next forget Him entirely? The answer lies in a failure to teach. The knowledge of God and His works was not passed on, and in the absence of that instruction, the next generation turned to false gods and moral decay.

This powerful reminder compels us to act. As parents, mentors, and members of the Body of Christ, we are called to raise children in the knowledge of God’s truth and His ways. Stewardship of this heritage is both a privilege and a responsibility, one we cannot afford to ignore.

Kairos Torch provides us with a unique opportunity to fulfill this calling. By mentoring youth today, we can instill in them the values, faith, and hope that will guide their lives and impact the world tomorrow. Together, let’s take up this mantle of stewardship and ensure that the next generation not only knows the Lord but also walks boldly in His ways.

The future of our world will be shaped by what we sow into the lives of children today. Let’s make it count.

by Kevin Resnover