A Very Important Assignment

Scripture  

2 Timothy 1:5  I am reminded of your sincere faith which first lived in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

Observation   
The Bible says to 'train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.'  (Proverbs 22:6).  The influence of a godly Grandmother and believing Mother to Timothy was remarkable.  Though his father was a Greek, both his Grandmother and Mother were believers who took the responsibility of raising up young Timothy to love God as a priority in his life.   They taught him the scriptures and helped him to know  God.  
When we teach our children to grow in the way of the Lord, even when they are old they will remember and continue to walk in the faith that was part of their upbringing.  Timothy became a believer, a Bible teacher, evangelist, and a pastor!
  
Application  
Keep doing the things you know to do to be a godly influence and effect the character, development, and behavior of the next generation and the generations to come - this is a very important assignment!

Prayer
Father I have hope because of Your Word.  Only You can change a life!  Thank You for using me to be an influence in the lives of my children and grandchildren, day care kids, Sunday School kids, and Youth group kids, to help them to know that they are loved by You and have a plan and purpose for them.  What a privilege to serve You in this way!  Thank You!

'This is what the Lord says, "Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded," declares the Lord.   They will return from the land of the enemy.  So there is hope for your descendants," declares the Lord.  Your children will return to their own land"' (Jeremiah 31:16-17)