Provide for one another..!!

Let’s read 1 Timothy 5:8 & Joshua 24:15b in tandem

 “… 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”.

“…as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”.

It is said “A family that prays together, stays together”. Unity and like-mindedness can only be brought about through prayer. When family members pray for each other, bonds are made strong – bonds between the family members and bond with God. But, prayer which is an earthly communication to heaven is not the only thing. Family members need to provide for the spiritual needs of one another as well. Family members need to nourish each other with spiritual food – The Word. First receive the Word from God, and then live the Word out so you can be a doer and not just a preacher of the Word.

After spending time in your devotion and receiving the Living Word from God, if you do not provide the same to your relatives, and especially for members of your household you are not considered a faithful Christian. It is like earning your bread for the day and not sharing it with your hungry family members. Even an unbeliever knows that he is responsible to provide for his family’s needs. If you call yourself a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ, then obey the Word and share it with your family members first before you share it with the outside world.

Pray together – Stay together – Share together – Serve together..!!