SCRIPTURE: 1Timothy 5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.
OBSERVATION: What we believe about God must be more than talk. It must be more than going to meetings at a church building. It is how we live all week long. It is how we treat our family, including our parents and grandparents. Note: this is “first of all” to be learned!
Caring for parents and grandparents can be a heavy burden, hopefully a joyful burden, but not always so. Those with such responsibilities can be encouraged by this verse. First, they are validating their faith. Second, they are doing what is right. Third, they are pleasing God.
APPLICATION: For some of us today, this verse is an encouragement that we are pleasing God in caring for our loved one. We are making God smile.
For others, we may need to send an appreciation note to a brother or sister who is caring for our parents. There may be some way we can share in the burden.
And for those us whose parents or grandparents are in retirement quarters, care homes, convalescent hospitals, etc. we can be faithful to visit, send letters, and make phone calls.
“For this is pleasing to God.”
PRAYER: Lord, I want my love for You to be seen in how I treat others, especially my family. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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Note: Please be in prayer for a SOAP Team from West Africa preparing to visit East Africa, (Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) The goal is to leave on the 30th of June. Pray for finances and traveling mercies. Pray for making contact with people who are already receiving the SOAPs. But mostly pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon each one who is a part of this ministry.
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