1 Samuel 20:15
“but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when the LORD has cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”

Many only think about their present situation rather than about posterity. They only consider their well-being but not the well-being of their family. Because we are all one step away from death, it’s always good to think future.

It is irresponsible not to think of what will happen to your loved ones when you are not here. It is irresponsible to make agreements that do not overflow to the next generation. A righteous man thinks about the future.

Of course, we do not subscribe to what the people of the world are doing, which is stealing and storing for their families. That is evil at the root. But we also do not support those who have no plans for their families.

Think future. Think posterity. Think of what you can do to secure your household. This could range from arranging physical things for them or simply preparing them to manage the future. Use your capital to give them a platform.

Jonathan’s capital was his relationship with David. He knew David would be king and that David’s enemies would be cut off. He knew he might not be around, but he wanted to ensure that his household was safe.

That’s true love at work: using what you have to gain benefits for your household and your loved ones. Think of the world that will outlast you. What can we do to make it more habitable? How can we preserve it?

Jonathan was so different from Hezekiah. When God pronounced judgment on Hezekiah’s posterity, he did not complain or seek redress. His only consideration was that “there will be peace and security in my lifetime.” (Isaiah 39:8)

It’s shallow thinking not to think of the future of your loved ones. It’s selfishness to only think of yourself. It’s godly thinking to prepare an enabling environment to help the future enjoy grace. As pilgrims, always think posterity.