Progeny

Progeny is a funny word (at least I think it’s funny, which is why I rarely use it).

One of the meanings of “progeny” is: descendants, children or offspring.

Not everyone has children, not everyone has progeny.

In the Bible, Absalom had no descendants.

Neither did Joshua.

While Absalom built a “monument to himself” as his legacy, Joshua fought for the younger generation.

Although both men had no kids (physically—in the natural), Joshua saw himself as a father…

He had a vested interest in what would happen after his lifetime.

He adopted an entire generation, a younger generation—as his own.

When they succeeded, he felt victory personally.

When they failed, he felt the pain of defeat personally.

Having children is messy and expensive business (think diapers, temper tantrums, injuries, the junior high years, teenage drivers, college tuition, weddings and grandchildren).

Part of God’s plan for mankind is that we “be fruitful and multiply.”

Like I said, not everyone has children (physically, in the natural)…

But we all can—and should—have “spiritual” progeny.

We can be like Joshua.

We can invest in the lives of those who are coming up around us.

We can fight for the next generation(s).

We can be fruitful and multiply.

We can, and we should.