“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15).
Timothy had the privilege of having a mom and grandmother who loved the Lord. We know very little about his father, except that he was a Greek (Acts 16:1). Timothy’s spiritual nurturing and training is credited by Paul to these dear ladies. This faith was found in Timothy’s mother and grandmother (2 Timothy 1:5). Now granted the “ideal” home is one in which father and mother love the Lord, honor His Word, and train their children to love Christ as well. Grandfather and grandmother loving the Lord and supporting their grandchildren’s parents is an added bonus. But honestly, friends, fewer and fewer homes have this ideal. More and more children are being raised by single parents or grandparents who should be encouraged in the life and testimony of Timothy. Single mom, older grandmother, go ahead and invest in that young life. You just might be raising a Timothy!
For today: Young people, believe the Word of God. Adults, keep teaching your children the Word of God. Every believer, keep living out the Word of God. It will make you wise.