We all have relatives that we wish we did not have to admit that we knew or, worse, acknowledge we are related. You know the ones I am talking about - the obnoxiously loud (in voice and attire), the bum (still at 40), and the criminal (finally got caught!). Yes, we all have them. And yes, we all wish we didn't.
But there are other relatives that bring a smile to our face when we think of them. They mentor and share their knowledge and bounty with you without discretion. I still remember the camping and fishing trips, the fresh-out-of-the-oven tea cakes, driving an ancient John Deere tractor, trapping beavers and hunting arrow heads. While none of these memories involve great amounts of money, all of them show an investment. My relatives were willing to share their time (and patience) to teach me many of the items that helped shape who I became.
And the same is true with our relatives listed in the verse above. When we welcome them into our lives like our favorite relatives, wisdom and knowledge will freely share their bounty. Their insights will shape our character and guide us in Christian living. Why don't you invite them over for a visit? Spending a few hours visiting via the word of God will deliver gifts that have eternal blessings!
