(Deuteronomy 19:14; Proverbs 22:28; Deuteronomy
23:10)
INTRODUCTION
A landmark is the monumental used to divide
portions of land bequeathed to the inheritors of such land. In the land of Israel, fields were not marked by fences
but boundaries were indicated by heaps of small stones, by a ridge, by posts or
single large rocks set up at certain distances. Some landmarks even had curses
written on them for those who would remove them.
Landmarks are needed to prevent trespasses.
In other words, landmarks are the good legacies and heritage handed down by our
heroes and heroines of faith who had departed.
1. MAINTAINING
OUR FATHERS’ LANDMARK: THE RECHABITES’ EXAMPLE
(Jeremiah 35)
It is very expedient for
every born again Christian to follow the example of the sons of Rechab in the
bible. They all followed the instructions given to them by their fathers. They
never erred but were committed to their course. They laid down good examples
for us to emulate in this our dispensation. They harkened and obeyed the
instructions given by their father. What a good example for us to emulate!
2. WALKING
WITH GOD IN THE OLD PATHS
§ We may be tempted to ask ourselves, “How should we, in the 21st
Century be asked to walk with God in the old paths? There is one basic truth
God, God neither grows old nor changes His attributes, characters and
standards. He remains unchanged and unchangeable.
§ Another fact is that we, in the 21st Century cannot walk
uprightly with God without learning from those who had gone before, those who
had walked successfully with God and made their impact in their own time. Those
who were pacesetters by walking with God and leaving behind an enviable
history.
3. IN THE OLD PATHS
(Jeremiah 6:16)
The only way that can guarantee you success in this
world and eternal life is the old path. Departing from it is an invitation to
perdition. It assures you of SECURITY, PROTECTION
and SATISFACTION. The reaction of
many new generation believers to the call in the above verse is nothing
different from that of Israelites. The trend must change those who say we have nothing to
do with old time religion and yet talk about the blessing of Abraham to be
claimed by believers would have to reconsider their stance.
Nobody is disputing the fact
that we are in a new age but that does not change God’s word neither does it
change Him in all His attributes. He has not lowered His standard of holiness,
purity, faith in Him, His word and His son Jesus Christ.
4. CASE STUDIES OF PROJENITORS OF THE ANCIENT
LANDMARK
a)
Enoch: (Genesis 5:22-24)
b)
Noah: (Genesis 6:9-13)
c)
Abraham: (Genesis 12:1-4)
4. WHAT THEY HAD IN COMMON WITH US
a)
They were human beings like
us, having father and mother.
b)
They all lived among sinners
of their time.
c)
Their God is the same God we
serve today.
d)
They lived on earth, not in
heaven.
e)
They had their will power to
choose whatever they liked.
f)
They did not see God in
physical appearance or form.
g)
They only believed what God
told them.
CONCLUSION
Our God is a God of
standard; He will never lower His standard no matter what happens. God is an
ancient God and He will remain the same and He wants His children to remain in
His will. The world may change but God never changes. His standard, His legacies,
His expectations, His law, His position never change.
This
church, GOFAMINT, has many legacies
capable of taking us to heaven. We must love them, maintain them and continue
to cherish them. When we do this, it will earn us the respect of being Christians
and it will prepare us for heaven which is our ultimate home.
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