From my upcoming book, "Not Without You"
1 Timothy 4:12 NLT Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to
all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith,
and your purity.
Age does not
always determine one’s level of spiritual maturity or faith &
responsibility bestowed upon them. Young adults can be examples to anyone:
older, younger or peers. When one has been chosen by God to declare His word to
His people, the life of that person should be encouragement to those whom they
teach and to those outside the body of Christ.
Sometimes younger
Christians can be so modest and humble in that we can miss a moment to glorify
God in our words or deeds because we are in the company of someone older and of
whom we perceive to be more spiritually mature. However, we should always allow
our light to shine because we never know who needs to see it to be encouraged
by it.
Don’t let your
company change your character. Remain firm in your faith and in your calling.
The Lord can use you at any time so don’t flick your light on and off, hiding
behind your age; always be a willing vessel by making yourself available to
Him.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, please give me courage and
boldness to let your light shine through me at all times, regardless of who I’m
with. I want to be a vessel for you to speak encouragement and life to your
people. Let me not be intimidated or fearful because you have given me the
spirit of power, love and a sound mind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Additional scripture reading: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
