“…when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.” (2 Timothy 1:5; NKJV)
When Dad is out of the picture, you must pick up the slack. Let Eunice encourage you! Her husband, Timothy’s father was “Greek,” an unbeliever (Acts 16:1). Lois did not have the blessing of an Ephesians 6:4 man. She picked up the slack!
You can do the work GOD has given you to do! Let Eunice encourage you! She raised Timothy to develop a faith of his own (2 Timothy 1:5). She raised Timothy to be a disciple of Christ (Acts 16:1). She raised Timothy to be a blessing to others (Acts 16:2). “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:29-31; NIV).
When you need help, seek it out. Let Eunice encourage you! She went to her mother Lois for help because she needed help! Certainly she relied on her brethren in Lystra (Acts 16:1-2). “Yet you do not have because you do not ask” (James 4:2; NKJV). Brothers and Sisters – Open your eyes to the opportunities to help mothers-in-need! Opportunity abounds right here at Vestavia. “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18; NKJV) Be a doer of the Word! (James 1:22).
You can raise your child to be a blessing! Let Eunice encourage you! No help from Dad. Her faith was sure and steadfast. She raised Timothy to deny self, to take up his cross and follow Jesus. She raised Timothy to be a blessing!
Despite your circumstances, hold on to your faith! Despite your circumstances, communicate your faith in GOD to your children. Despite your circumstances, your children will rise up and call you blessed on Mother’s Day, every day, and throughout eternity.
Jason
