by Pastor Chris Oyakilome
For whatsoever is born of
God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world,
even our faith (1 John 5:4).
Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train
up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from
it." Imagine that as a Christian parent or a minister of the Gospel, your
son or daughter isn’t living according to the training that you gave him or her
in the Word. There may be some who’d be quick to judge and say,
"So-and-so’s parents are Christians, yet he behaves like a sinner."
If this happened to you as a parent, don’t be moved by what others may be
saying.
Challenges come to everybody; so
at the time you’re facing your own challenges, stay focused on God’s Word, and
put your faith to work. Soon enough, that child will come into the right place
and be all that God destined for him to be. Even the time others might have
thought he lost will be regained, because God said, "And I will restore to
you the years that the locust hath eaten, the canker worm, and the caterpillar,
and the palmer worm…" (Joel 2:25). So in such matters, don’t allow the
negative sentiments of others dissipate your faith.
God gave us His Word so that no
matter what we see or hear, we’re not distracted; we stay focused. After
all, as students, we were not Doctors, Lawyers, and Architects whilst in the
university. We were in school, being trained for what we were going to be. If
someone saw you while still in school and said, "Hey, you don’t look like
a Doctor, Lawyer or Architect," you’d probably have replied, "I don’t
look like it yet, because I’m in training for it."
In like manner, we’re all still
being trained by the Spirit of God through the Word to be all He’s destined us
to be. If you already have children, keep training them in the Word. Even when
it looks like they’re not imbibing the culture of the Word, keep at it. Recall
what we read in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Give some time; the
results of the training will be evident.
Never give up your faith because
of the negative opinions of gainsayers; learn to live by the Word. No matter
what you see or experience, your faith will triumph. Glory to God!
Prayer
Dear Father, my faith
increases as I give myself to the study of your Word. Teach me to take
advantage of the grace that’s in Christ Jesus, and to live a life of faith that
is based on your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: 2
Corinthians 2:14; Mark 9:23
1 Year Bible Reading : Romans
8:18-39 Psalms 70-73
2 Year Bible Reading : Ephesians
6:1-9 Isaiah 56
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