Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 26th 2023

From Paul with Love

Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. I Timothy 1:18

Bible Reading: I Timothy 1

The book of Timothy is an instruction manual written, and sent by a father to a son. Passionate about equipping Timothy because of the ministerial grace, unction and commitment bestowed on him, Apostle Paul wrote the book in order to set the right pattern that can guide behaviours, inform decisions, and shape perspective. The book is considered as one of the pastoral epistles because it contains counsel to a younger minister on how to relate and carry out certain ministerial responsibilities. The book has instructions about the criteria for selecting Christian leaders, what is expected of a Christian leader, and the responsibilities of Christian leaders. The book is also a counsel first to Timothy. I consider this important because when we receive God’s word, we are to apply its principles first to our lives. Apostle Paul exemplifies this truth throughout the book as he used himself as an example of how God’s word has transformed him from being a chief sinner to an ambassador of Christ in chains for the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Apostle Paul amplifies the need for righteousness, holiness, godliness, moderation in all things, and godly behaviour that will advance the kingdom of God. Right instructions are important to life and destiny, and it is a blessing to have the right instructors.

Furthermore, throughout the book, the writer commanded and instructed Timothy in love that is characterized by a pure heart, good conscience and sincere faith. As we take a few studies on the book of Timothy, I implore you to consider specific instructions that God will bring your way. In between, ponder on this question: Do you apply God’s word to your life before you send them out? May God bless His word in our hearts. Amen

Self-Reflection: Why do you instruct? How do you give instructions? Are your instructions genuinely from a pure heart? Do you apply God’s word to your life before you send them out?

Action Point: Study the book of 1st Timothy

Daily Confession: Lord I receive Your counsel as You bring them my way in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for God’s strength for the ministers of the gospel in your life.

Song: Ancient words ever true

Changing me and changing you

We have come with open hearts

Oh, let the ancient words impart.