Verse from 2 Timothy

“我记得你心里无伪的信心，这信心原先是在你外祖母罗以和你母亲友尼基心里的，我深信也在你的心里。”
‭‭提摩太后书‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭

“For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭

Grandpa and Grandma Harris didn’t have a lot of money, yet they managed to make each Christmas memorable for their children. There was always plenty of food, fun, and love. And from an early age they learned that it was Christ who made this celebration possible.

They want to leave the same legacy to their children. When they got together last December to share Christmas with family, they realized this wonderful tradition had started with Grandpa and Grandma. They couldn’t leave their children a monetary inheritance, but they were careful to plant the seeds of love, respect, and faith so that their children’s children—might imitate their example.

In the Bible we read about grandma Lois and mom Eunice, who shared with Timothy genuine faith (2 Tim. 1:5). Their influence prepared this man to share the good news with many others.

We can prepare a spiritual inheritance for those whose lives we influence by living in close communion with God. In practical ways, we make His love a reality to others when we give them our undivided attention, show interest in what they think and do, and share life with them. We might even invite them to share in our celebrations! When our lives reflect the reality of God’s love, we leave a lasting legacy for others.

Father,
may I leave a good spiritual inheritance to my family as You use me to show Your everlasting love.