Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 31st 2023

A Noble Task with Noble Requirements

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach I Timothy 3:3

Bible Reading: I Timothy 3:1-15

Apostle Paul continued in his instruction to Timothy. His instructions are wrapped up in the word love. I Corinthians 13 outlined characteristics of love and these features fit perfectly into Paul’s description of an overseer, deacon, and elder etc in conduct and lifestyle. Firstly, the ability of an overseer to manage their family is a product of love because without love, no family or church can stand. For instance, husbands are to love their wives while wives are to submit to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22-33). Other attributes include worthy of respect, self-control, temperance and gentleness. These are the fruit of the spirit. In essence, a spiritual leader must show in character that he/she is a child of God; godliness must be evidential in such a life.

Paul’s instructions are important in selecting spiritual leaders. Christian homes are constantly under attacks by the devil and leaders are the targets. There is a need to trust God for wisdom in choosing leaders so that children of God are not exposed to fiery darts from the enemy. Are you a spiritual leader, do you perceive God calling you to be a spiritual leader, or do you desire to be a spiritual leader in the church of God? Then, pay attention to Paul’s instructions and embrace godliness. God qualifies whoever He calls and He has never lowered his standard of righteousness and godliness.

Daily Confession: Lord Jesus help our leaders that their lives and homes may be pleasing first unto You and worthy of emulation in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for the leaders in your local church

Hymn: God give us Christian homes!

Homes where the Bible is loved and taught,

Homes where the Master’s will is sought,

Homes crowned with beauty Your love has wrought;

God give us Christian homes;

God give us Christian homes!