“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” — Psalm 145:4 (ESV)

In this moment captured in light and silence, I was reminded of what the Church often talks about but rarely models: the intentional passing of faith from one generation to the next. As I bent down to greet this child, the Holy Spirit whispered a truth to me: true leadership bends low, not in weakness, but in wisdom.

This isn’t just a photograph; it’s a theological statement. Ministry is not measured by the crowds we draw, but by the seeds we plant. My vestments may symbolize authority, but my posture must always reveal humility. God does not call us to build empires; He calls us to build people.

In an age where influence is counted by followers and success is measured by square footage, this moment reminded me: legacy isn’t what you leave behind—it’s what you leave within. The greatest sermon I will ever preach is not from a platform, but lived in a moment like this. This child won’t remember my sermon titles, but they will remember the warmth of a hand, the tenderness of a glance, and the truth that they mattered enough for someone to stop and stoop.

Beloved, don’t be so focused on building your ministry that you forget to build the ministers. The future of the Church isn’t in our programs—it’s in our proximity. Bend low. Speak life. Transfer the anointing.

Have a Blessed Day Everyone!

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Original content by Bishop W. F. Houston Jr., for C H O F Ministry.