Who will take your place when you’re gone? Much as we don’t like to think about it, there will come a day when we either won’t be able to do what we do or we’ll have passed away. And then, someone else will have to do the work that we do. If you’re leading a company, someone else will need to lead it. If you’re teaching a class, someone else will need to teach. If you’re a church leader, someone else will need to fill that role. So what are we doing to prepare for that time?
Deuteronomy 1:38 says, “Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.” Moses’ replacement, Joshua, was to be encouraged in his preparation. Instead of fearing younger people who will replace us one day, we should encourage them, help them, and prepare them for the responsibilities that one day will fall on their shoulders.