Catch Them Young

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Today's Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-16

Key Verse: 2 Timothy 3:15 (ESV): "and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."

Can you picture young saplings, whose roots are just beginning to take hold? Don't they with careful nurturing, consistent watering, and strong sunlight, grow into a mighty tree, able to withstand storms and provide shade for generations? This could be a perfect metaphor for raising children up in the faith. Just as a sapling needs early care to become strong, our children need early exposure to God's Word to build a resilient and lasting faith. Unfortunately, the post modern world leaves its children to their own devices, to their own untutored minds, without proper spiritual guidance.

Timothy, in today's key verse, was not left to his childish devices. He became a perfect example of what happens when we raise our children up in the way of the Lord. He was acquainted with the sacred writings from his childhood, which provided the foundation for his wisdom and salvation. Specifically, learnt the holy scriptures since he was a child, and those were able to make him wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. His mother and grandmother are credited with teaching him the scriptures from a young age. What would we be credited for when we stand in judgment pertaining to how we raised our children?

The Bible emphasizes the profound impact of catching them young and teaching them Scripture from a young age. Early exposure isn't just about memorizing verses; it's about planting seeds of truth in a child's heart that will grow into a deep and abiding faith. This foundational knowledge helps them understand who God is and the salvation offered through Christ Jesus. It equips them to navigate life's challenges with wisdom and discernment, giving them a moral compass and a source of strength. When we intentionally teach children the Scriptures, we are not only shaping their individual lives but also influencing future generations and the world around us. This is a divine call to all who follow Christ.

Action Steps: Create a routine of reading the Bible with the children in your life, whether they're your own kids, grandchildren, or those you mentor. Look for creative ways to make the Scriptures come alive for them through stories, songs, and activities. Be a living example of faith by exemplifying principles of the Bible daily before children. Pray for the children. Ask God to open their hearts and minds to His Word and guide them on the path of salvation.

Quote for the Day: "Instilling biblical knowledge in children is planting a generational seed of faith that would always outlive a life, an age, and a generation." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. Help us to be diligent in teaching the children in our lives about You and Your love. Give us the patience and guidance to plant seeds of faith that will grow strong and lead them to salvation in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6, and Ephesians 6:4.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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