![]() Regardless, the women in Timothy’s life persevered and were faithful to what God has commanded Christian parents to do - teach our children about the Lord. Like all of us, Timothy probably experienced some of the storms and stresses of typical adolescence. ![]() Second Timothy 1:5 says, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” Timothy’s mother and grandmother diligently studied the Scriptures, sharing the gospel and their knowledge of the Lord with Timothy at an early age and throughout his youth. ![]() “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”Īt the beginning of the letter, Paul recalled to Timothy the godly influence of Timothy's mother and grandmother as they taught him the Word of God and nurtured his faith “from infancy” (2 Timothy 3:15). Although Paul was not Timothy’s biological father, Paul referred to Timothy as “my true son” (1 Timothy 1:2, NIV).Īs Paul wrapped up his second letter to Timothy, he encouraged him with these words from our key verses, 2 Timothy 3:14-15: Paul's love for Timothy is palpable his letters are filled with encouragement, friendship and hope. Timothy was pastoring the church of Ephesus, where the Apostle Paul sent him letters filled with advice and motivation. Then Paul’s letters to Timothy came to mind. I couldn’t help but wonder if it would be better to just hit the “pause” button and wait until they were older to study the Bible. Night after night, I left the girls’ room discouraged as I tried to engage them with Scripture but doubted my efforts were impacting them spiritually. Figuring we would try again the next evening, I shuffled down the stairs. After a quick prayer, I planted kisses on little foreheads and switched off the lights. Now I was exhausted the hour was late, and I lacked energy for another bedtime battle. I had envisioned my three young girls snuggled together with me in bed, quietly and attentively absorbing the Scriptures - a picture-perfect family devotional time.Įxcept I forgot they were three young girls, and well, very few things usually go as I plan or imagine. “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 (NIV)Ī few weeks ago, I had purchased a new Bible filled with colorful illustrations, faith-based questions for different ages and a reading plan.
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