#soap # Joshua 15 ## Title: Willing to Invest in the Next Generation ## Scripture: (Joshua 15:19) She answered, “Please give me a special present. Since you have given me land in the Negev, now give me springs of water.” So he gave her both the upper and lower springs. (NET) ## Observation: I have heard of people who became wealthy but left their children nothing in their will. The mindset was they didn’t want to spoil their kids. They wanted their kids to learn the value of earning wealth. I understand the mindset of this, but we must be sure not to see all areas of life in this way. The generation behind us should be better because of us, not in spite of us. Caleb’s daughter went to her father to ask for an inheritance. He was willing to give it. Be sure to have something to give those behind you. I’m not thinking of a wealth of things. I’m thinking of a wealth of wisdom, time, attention, and mentoring. ## Application: Make time for those coming up next. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for helping us see all that we have as a temporary stewardship.