Years ago, my older daughter was leading prayers in the family. I kept hearing her younger sister saying, “Yes, Lord!”, in response to the prayers. It touched me to know she had caught the spirit of participation despite her young age. She knows the response is “Yes, Lord!”, aside from “Amen”.
Friend, what are you learning? *What have you learned in the faith community God has placed you in? The truth is, there’s always a rub-off in every relationship you’re in, so pay attention (Proverbs 13:20, 1 Corinthians 15:33). *If the negatives outweigh the positives, all is not well.
Timothy, Apostle Paul’s protégé, benefited from a rich Christian heritage (Acts 16:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15). You, too, can leverage your faith heritage to fulfil destiny. What are you learning in church or at home? Parents, be mindful of what you’re passing to your children.
People don’t learn by osmosis; there must be a sincere transfer. We don’t just hope our children (biological and spiritual) know and serve God; we must introduce them to Christ and help them grow (2 Timothy 1:5). We need to be intentional about it. The result will show later in life.
On the flip side, your response to God must be, “Yes, Lord!” You cannot claim that Jesus is your Lord while saying, “No, Lord!” When He’s your Lord, His wish is your command (Acts 10:14). Go where He leads; do what He says, even if it does not make sense.
Until you are willing and obedient, you won’t get God’s best (Isaiah 1:19). What is that area where you are struggling with God? It’s not enough to have Jesus as Saviour; you need to accept Him as Lord. Hand over the steering wheel to Him; do what He tells you (John 2:5). God is either Lord of all or not Lord at all.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria
