1 Chron. 6 [The Message]

Israelite lineage accounts make it clear that a man’s sons would follow in his footsteps for a vocation, especially if he was a priest. The priesthood calling was a family thing and not a result of your major at the university.

I have spent most of my ministry life in worship and music. Interestingly, none of my children have followed in my vocation. But, most important to me is that they love and serve the Lord. THIS they do. The calling is up to God, not the parents. Scripture is clear though that a parent should teach his children to love God and live according to His ways.

I know my father was pleased that I was in ministry. He was an electrical contractor and I never felt any inclination or interest in that line of work. It’s primarily the “Touch of God” we should want for our children.