Widows Responsibilities (1 Tim. 5:5)

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 5-22-02

 

My Worship Time                                                      Focus:  Widows responsibilities

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                                     Reference:  1Timothy 5:5

 

            Message of the verse:  “5  Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day.”

            This verse speaks about widows who have no means of support who are a part of the Church family.  The phrase “widows indeed,” speaks of these types of widows.  Paul says that these widows who are receiving help from the Church should be spiritual women.  They are to spend time in prayer and in helping others in the church family in ways that they can.  There were no social security or insurance of even good jobs for women in Paul’s day so there were many women who were in great need.

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  The principle of following God’s principles will make for a successful life and bring about happiness.  To help widows in need and to spend time in prayer are two such principles in God’s word.

The Word of God has been insightful and convicting to me today.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  As I learn God’s commands about taking care of widows and older family members I want to follow and obey them.

 

Memory verse for the week:  Romans 6:12

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal bodies, that you should obey it in its lusts.