2nd Timothy 1: 1 – 11
Lois and Eunice embarked on shared-mentorship in raising Timothy and these women did a remarkable work in the life of Timothy. Paul testified of their immense contributions to what made Timothy the man that he was - 2nd Timothy 1:5 and 3:14-15.They both passed on the “mantle of faith” that Timothy embraced all through his kingdom labour with Paul.
Lois and Eunice:
- Lois was the grandmother of Timothy while Eunice was the mother of Timothy.
- Their background emerged during Paul's second missionary journey in Acts 16:1-6.
- They both lived under the difficult circumstances of the irregular Jewish religion.
- They both maintained and passed on their faith/values despite their irreligious culture.
- They both worked tirelessly, following the meanings of their names and achieved a purpose. *Lois means 'Agreeable/Desirable' / Eunice means 'Good-victor'*
- They were both believers based on the promise of Christ – The Messiah.
*Eunice (Jewish woman) married a man from Greece – a man who had a background of idol-worship of Greek gods and goddesses. She stayed faithful to her marriage at Lystra and drew from her own mother's teachings in raising up a companion and co-worker for Paul, the Apostle.
Timothy – The result of the travailing labour of Lois and Eunice:
- Following the meaning of his name, he was victorious over the immoral environment.
- *Timothy means - “one who fears God”.
- He was matured in faith and had a firm grasp of the scriptures based on the strong religious influence from both his mother – Eunice and his grandmother – Lois. 2nd Timothy 3:15.
- He exhibited the fruits of positive Christian training as testified of him by others within the same environment – Acts 16:1-2.
- He lived and worked by an earnest faith in Christ. 2nd Timothy 1:13-14.
Prayer:
- Lord, please, fill my life with Godly attributes that will flow effortlessly and without limitation to my children; to those around me and to everyone that is connected to me.
- Lord, please, raise helpers for me in my walk with You. Grant me spiritual destiny helpers that are after Your heart; those that will stand as my support system in living out the truth.
- Lord, please, help me to live for You and Your kingdom wherever I find myself. Make my life worthy of emulation in my daily walk with You. Let my labour be evident in You.
- Lord, please, command deliverances for me in all the areas that are beclouding my vision for Your kingdom. Deliver me from all deformities in my relationship with You.
- Lord, please, grant me an undeniable access to Your presence at all times. Release the grace that I constantly need to maintain my faith and my heavenly values in You.
