Text: 1 Timothy 5: 1-7Raising children of faith honours the Lord and therefore, a parent who raises such children should be honoured (v.4). It is a good return on the family that raised a child of faith, a child that shows godliness. A widow, much as she faces difficulties in raising children as a single[…]
Text: 1 Timothy 4: 1-16Do not despise children of faith just because they are young (v.12). They need to be encouraged and strengthened to remain in the faith. Equally they should not accept to be looked down upon, instead they should live as an example, trusting God for every detail of their lives. Meditate on[…]
Text: Ephesians 6: 1-9Parents exist for children; therefore they should nurture and guide their children into godly living (v.4). Parents should live exemplary lives to their children, lives that will cause their children to love God and His people. Parents should discipline and give clear instructions to their children so that a generation that trusts[…]
Text: Matthew 18: 1-10A treasured generation is the one that lives by faith. Their angels see the face of the Lord (v. 10). One should never despise children of faith, those who believe in Jesus Christ. They are destined for heaven and they will see God through Jesus Christ. Meditate on verse 10. How are[…]
Text: Ecclesiastes 6: 1-12A generation that will live by faith is contented with God’s provision(v.3). They live a life of thanksgiving and they trust the Lord for all thedetails of their lives. For everything they possess, they see the hand ofGod. They trust the Lord moment by moment through the leading of theHoly Spirit. Meditate[…]
Text: Proverbs 29:1-20To raise a generation that lives by faith, the rod and reproof should not be far (v.15). If a child is left to himself, he beshames his parents. But a disciplined child gives peace to the parent as he/she will conduct himself intelligently and bring delight to the parent (v.17). Meditate on verse[…]
Text: Proverbs 22: 1-16For one to develop or disciple children of faith, one needs to train his children when they are still young (v.6). Once the child grasps the principles, even when he is old, he will not depart from them. Do not underrate the age of your children, begin now. It takes time and[…]
Text: Proverbs 15: 1-20The generation that will live by faith heed the reproof of their parents (v.5). A wise child who is to live by faith, shows a humble teachable attitude, correction and instruction. It is a wise generation that will eventually live by faith, focusing on God.Meditate on verse 5. What is God teaching[…]
Text: Proverbs 13:1-25Discipling your child is key in shaping him to live by faith (v.24). For a child to live by faith does not come automatically and is not natural. It needs constant shepherding and guidance, focusing him to the Lord. And in all this discipline is key, and where need be use the stick[…]
Text: Proverbs 12:1-28A child that will live by faith must love discipline (v.1). Such a child will appreciate the guidance of his parents. If you are disciplined then you will acquire knowledge and wisdom. We know wisdom comes from God (Prov. 9:10). So if you want your generation to live by faith then discipling them[…]