Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 31st 2022

Godly Counsel

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. I Timothy 4:12

Bible Reading: I Timothy 4

The book of Timothy contains instructions needed to maintain a good relationship, build itch-free fellowship, and strategies necessary for smooth administration in the church of God. The book is like an expert handing down a manual to a new recruit on how to operate a machine in a factory. However, Apostle Paul did not just hand over a manual with sets of rules and regulations, rather, he addressed Timothy personally in love. He contextualized his instructions to Timothy as his son in the Lord. We can learn some lessons from this. First, God speaks to us in a very personal way because he knows our thoughts, names, circumstances, and daily experiences. He is the Father you cannot afford to miss. A few years ago, I was passing through a challenging situation and whenever I prayed, studied God’s word, or even speak with people, God’s comforting words kept coming to me. Many times, the people God used to speak to me were oblivious to the fact that they were addressing my situation. Paying attention, being sensitive, and allowing the Holy Spirit to brood over God’s word in our hearts are important.

Furthermore, although Apostle Paul addressed his son in the Lord, Timothy, there were many instructions that are important to us today. For instance, Paul’s instructions were on godliness, modesty, decency, and love that is characterized by purity of heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. He also instructed on conduct among church leaders and members. Thus, no matter how personal the word God is sending your way, His standard of godliness and righteousness cannot be compromised. God’s spoken word (Rhema) cannot contradict His written word (Logos) because God’s specific word comes from His word for God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:11). The question is what specific instruction are you receiving from God daily?

Self-Reflection: What specific instructions are you receiving from God daily? And how faithful are you to that instruction?

Action Point: Be sensitive to God’s instruction for your life.

Daily Confession: Lord give me an open heart to receive Your word for my life in Jesus name.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for the KSi team for God’s grace, fresh unction, God’s guidance and for God to send faithful and committed labourers into His vineyard.

Hymn: When we walk with the Lord, In the light of His Word

What a glory He sheds on our way;

While we do His good will, He abides with us still,

And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus,

But to trust and obey