Making a household of faith

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

 

Is there enough evidence in your home for you to be convicted of following Jesus Christ? This is a choice that God gives us: a choice to center our home around faith or facade. What happens behind the doors of your home? Is your home an incubator for faith? Our first ministry and calling begins at home. When your faith works at home, you have the credibility to export it to other environments. It is your laboratory for living.

 

This does not mean you are without problems, conflicts, and challenges at home. On the contrary, it is when your faith sustains you through family difficulties that it becomes a compelling reason for others to come into relationship and follow Christ. The question for the head of the home is: Are you the spiritual leader? As a single parent, father, or mother in the home, do you model prayer, worship, and Bible study? Does the fruit of the Spirit flow from your life? Are you involved with a fellowship of believers in a local church?

 

Belief in God is a choice, so what are some wise choices you can make to build your household of faith? Begin by developing an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Once you are born again you have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to grow in your faith. Learn the Bible, apply it to life, and let God transform you from the inside out.

 

Challenge your family to do the same. Create a culture of prayer that becomes a catalyst for their time with Christ. Family devotions, small groups with other believers, and journaling are a few ways to feed the faith appetite of your loved ones. Take your family to church. This sets the stage for a week of faith and obedience.

 

Perhaps you read a chapter in Proverbs over dinner. Pray with your spouse. Turn off the television one night a week for thirty minutes, discuss God’s word, and pray for one another. Teach your children to pray for the sick, the lost, and the hurting. Model for them the joy of generous giving and serving.

 

Show them how to serve the homeless, orphaned, and elderly. This will galvanize their faith. Talk with your family about your own struggles and failures and God’s faithfulness to answer prayer and take care of you in spite of your mistakes. Your family needs to see you vulnerable as much as they see you confident. Facilitating faith in your home is a daily choice.

Our Prayer:  Father empower us with your Spirit to be models for you in our homes.  Help us to discipline ourselves to make the choice of making you the priority of our lives, and our homes In Jesus name amen.
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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd.  Mclean Va. 22101

Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"

Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ

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