CAC LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 : TOPIC – HERITAGE OF GODLY HOME
LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Thursday, September 8, 2022
HERITAGE OF GODLY HOME
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1-5
[1]Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
[2]To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
[3]I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
[4]Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
[5]When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
MEMORISE: When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also (2 Timothy 1:5).
EXPOSITION
Usually, a heritage is a property or practice, set of values (language inclusive) that is passed down from preceding generations through families or institutional memory. No society is superior to another on earth as some falsely claim. Every community of people on earth has a duty to preserve its goodly heritage, more importantly, the heritage of a godly home must be preserved. Godliness is in Christlikeness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes (Rom. 10:4). A good communication of this heritage is so vital in every home and what a lesson to learn about how Timothy inherited his, from grandma, Lois, and mother, Eunice.
Here, Paul referenced his own and Timothy’s historical and family connections about their sincere faith (vv. 3,5). Although, the book of Acts 16:1 reveals that Timothy’s father was a Greek (a gentile) and his mother a Jewess, Timothy’s mother was devout in her beliefs, raising Timothy to know Torah and Jewish customs. However, it may also be true that Lois and Eunice had become Christians in Lystra during Paul’s ministry there and that had greatly influence on Timothy’s salvation too. We can safely suggest that, Paul and Timothy were therefore family, attested fellow Jews and fellow believers in Christ, wherever they lived.
In any part of the world we may live, it is our duty to preserve our goodly and godly heritage in Christ Jesus, and effectively communicate it to our households (Prov. 22:6; 1 Cor. 11:13-16). Although, Timothy was away in Ephesus from his hometown of Lystra, he kept his goodly and godly heritage that had influenced his walk with God. Never despise or throw away your inherent godly heritage, anytime and anywhere.
PRAYER POINTS
1. In Jesus’ name, I shall keep undiluted godly heritage passed down to me, and will gladly bequeath it to posterity.
2. Lord Jesus, make me exemplary in the preservation of the godly heritage at my disposal.
3. Pray for CAC Sunday School Department, the Director of Sunday School and all the staff as the spirit leads.
HYMN FOR TODAY: CAC GHB VAR 13
1. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the Bible is loved and taught
Homes where the master’s will is sought
Homes crowned with beauty Thy love hath wrought
God give us Chrstian homes
God give us Christian homes
2. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the father is true and strong
Homes that are free from the blight of wrong
Homes that are joyous with love and song
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes
3. God give us Chrstians homes
Homes where the mother in queenly quest
Strives to show others thy way is best
Homes where the Lord is an honoured guest
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes
4. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the children are led to know
Christ in His beauty who loves them so
Homes where the alter fire burn and glow
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Ezekiel 44 – 46