Seize the Moment – Day 288
The Priority at Home!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Wednesday, December 30, the sixth Day of Christmas.
What are the priorities of your home life?
Listen to 2 Timothy 1:5-7, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Paul is reminded of Timothy’s sincere faith; a faith that now dwells in him, but started in his childhood home. Even though Paul and Timothy grew up in very different circumstances and cultures, Paul praised Timothy’s upbringing because it was one of faith.
Timothy’s preparations for ministry began in the home.
So often in American culture, we are expected to fill kids’ time with new experiences and activities, ensuring they have every opportunity now in hopes they will be successful in the future.
But do we neglect the simple things that our children really need: a home that is a sanctuary of faith, hope, and love. A home that is a safe place where they feel secure, where their souls can find rest, where their minds and hearts are guarded by the peace of God. A home that is filled with the care and concern that comes from God through our healthy relationships.
I often say to couples I work with, the best thing you can give your children is a healthy marriage.
If you desire to give your kids the very best, then make your home a safe place of refuge and protection. Not to hide them from the world, but a place of intentional preparation for what is to come: a life of service to Jesus Christ.
Children learn by watching the adults in their lives.
Seize the moment and prioritize Jesus in your life and home today.
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