Nurturing Family Faith
‘From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to make you wise for salvation though faith in Christ Jesus.’
(2 Timothy 3:15)
These words were addressed to Timothy by Paul. He seems to have been referring
to the teaching of Timothy’s mother and grandmother.
The Jewish people were told by God to pass the faith to their children (Deuteronomy 6:20-21).
The home is the most important Bible College!
The common Christian practice of reading the scriptures
and praying as a family is immensely important.
From their earliest days, children of the Christian home will see the faith and hear the faith,
and so be challenged to trust in the Lord.
Question for Thought:
Do I do all I can to teach my children and grandchildren and to pray for them?
Dear Heavenly Father as we think of families across the world
may they come to know you and live in the shelter of your love.
May they experience the peace and hope that can resolve
differences and the wisdom to fulfil your purpose in our lives.
We especially pray for Johannesburg in South Africa,
Derby in England and Willochra in South Australia. Amen.
(Mothers Union Prayer Diary 2024)