- But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8 – You have a responsibility to help meet the needs of your family. While the church has its responsibilities within the lives of those a part of each congregation, the individual members are called to do all they can to meet the needs of those in their home. That means the physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs. Please note as well no one is off the hook. It’s not just the parent’s responsibility, it’s everyone in the house that is to meet the needs of everyone else. So today, open your eyes to the needs of those in your home. If you already do that, try opening your eyes to see their needs you’ve been missing. Like maybe you try to make sure there is food on the table, but what about their emotional state right now? God’s given you these people in your house, how can you step up to meet their needs and be God’s tool within their story today? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 476
- The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. 25 So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden. 1 Timothy 5:24-25 – Nothing remains hidden forever. Here Paul reminds Timothy that whether it is a sinful action or a good work, both cannot remain hidden forever. Some sins of people are obvious to see for no effort was made to conceal and hide it. Others though tend do their sinfulness in secret, hoping no one will ever discover and find out what is happening behind closed doors. Scripture reminds us that nothing remains hidden forever, and even if the only one that sees is the Lord, our sin never remains hidden. On the other hand, our good works are the same. Some flaunt their good works, and they are seen by all. While some do their good works in quiet, behind the scenes, never requesting thanks nor the spotlight. What God reminds us is it that even this cannot remain hidden forever. God sees the sacrifice and good work being done in secret. Maybe no one else will ever see it or comment about it, but the Lord sees. If then your story has a hidden sin within it, know God sees it and is seeking you to turn away from it. If your story is one is one of quiet, faithful service to Him, know God sees your faithfulness. God’s eyes sees all and brings justice where needed. He also brings blessing and exaltation where it is due. Whether then this devotion is to direct you away from sin or encourage your quiet faithfulness to continue, know God’s eyes are upon you. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2488
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