There is no greater joy in physical life than to work with your grown children. A culture of teamwork and togetherness is created. Grandparents can spend more time with their grandchildren, because they have established a business, then duplicated skillsets and delegated responsibilities. Guess where the pattern came from: God. Jesus came to Earth to do his father’s work. God provides numerous examples of the family business model in the Bible. Examine these three verses that reflect how Jesus followed God’s family business principles.
“Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.” Hebrews 10:7
The Old Testament gives a clear picture of God’s plan for the world. Jesus came to fulfill that will. He was sent to Earth as an act of obedience. He came to do the work of God. Likewise, older generations develop a family business, and each generation takes part in that work to accomplish goals.
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?” Luke 2:49
Jesus had a desire to grow, learn and follow God. From a young age, He was dedicated to the business of his Father. As our children grow, they can use the model Jesus set forth. They can invest time and energy into growing in wisdom regarding a family business. When children see the value of the work their parents are doing, they can grow their own skill sets and talents with the intent to create an even more successful business.
“For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.” John 12:49
As we teach our children the family business, we should instill in them the importance of following business principles from the Bible. When they understand the ways a family business blesses all involved, the integrity and success of the business will be strengthened. They can learn to run the business in a way that leads to growth and fulfillment of God’s will.
The family business model is successful because God created that design. At TRADEway we teach you family business principles from the Bible. We show you how to establish and grow a family business. When you follow the model God created, your family business can become successful, and the fulfillment you receive is like nothing else in life.