2 Timothy 1:5
I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother.
In this bite, Paul is speaking to Timothy. He states that he remembers Timothy's faith. It was a genuine sincere faith.
When people see you, do they see your faith in Jesus well enough to remember you by your faith?
The Amplified version states: I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
The Message Translation states: That precious memory triggers another: your honest faith—and what a rich faith it is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you!
This is generational faith. Just the other day, I witness my daughter speak with the pastor about her upcoming baptism. She answered his questions with such confidence even at just eight years old. I began to cry tears of joy because I could see that generational faith playing out in front of me.
It was because I have seen that faith fill my grandmother Evelyn. I watched her Sunday after Sunday praising the Lord, I witnessed her reading and highlighting in her Bible. I also knelt beside her in prayer.
It was because of this woman displaying her faith, that I become who I am today.
Today I ask this: Are you displaying a faith that can be witnessed and shared by the next generation? A faith like Paul stated that can be handed down?
I don't know about you, but I would love to see people tell my grandchildren about my faith and legacy. I would love one day to her from my four children that because of me, witnessing my faith in Jesus, they remembered and others remembered as well.
The last time, I visited my grandmother this summer. I prayed over her aloud. Even though she can't respond verbally. She looked at me with such a joy I can' forget. I think we both knew. She had left a generational mark on me. I wish she was able to witness my children giving their life to Christ. But I will always make sure they know it was because of her faith, Mommy knows how to share the faith with them and others.
Ladies, will you hand down a sincere faith like Lois and Eunice gave Timothy to your family?
Share your faith with the next generation.
