Greetings,
We could never overstate the influence a family altar has upon the members of a family. When parents truly know Christ and are intimately acquainted with His love and beauty, they have no greater desire than for their children to personally know Him too.
The best way to ensure that this happens is to introduce them to the Lord at a very young age in family devotions. Listen to Paul’s comments to Timothy:
2 Timothy 1:3-5 (NKJV) – “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, [4] greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, [5] 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.”
The devotions of a believer named Lois enabled her to successfully pass on her faith to her daughter, Eunice; who then successfully imparted that same faith to her son, Timothy. One of the ways that can be done effectively is to take the time each day and have devotions together as a family. Read the Word of God, then pray and worship God for a few minutes as a family. You don’t have to recreate an entire church service!
Lord, I thank You for giving me a glimpse of how wonderful You are! I am convinced: there isn’t another like You. Jesus You are the joy of my life. I want my family to know You. Help me pass on my faith to those I love.
Today, I’m worshiping with Bethel and “Touch of Heaven.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor