The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 27 January 2026 – Raising Godly Offspring
Click HERE to Read Previous MESSAGES
TOPIC: Raising Godly Offspring
READ: Psalm 127:1-5 (KJV)
1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
THE MESSAGE:
It is natural for man to make efforts to sustain his life and that of his family. However, this psalm teaches man to depend on God for success in building lasting things, such as houses, families, businesses, national security, etc., otherwise, his efforts will fail. The Psalmist also emphasises that children come from the Lord and the man who has many children is not ashamed to engage enemies.
Notice that God is pointing our attention to a building that is topmost in His heart. It is the building of Christian homes, where children are born, saved and trained to help God administer the affairs of His eternal plan on earth. What are you exhaustively building and securing? Do you spend quality time to raise your children in the fear of God? Please allow God to teach you so that you can train your children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6). Teach them to read, hear, study, memorise, and obey God’s word. Also teach them how to pray and depend on God. Are you a good example of a Christian parent to your children? Do something about it today!
PRAYER: Father, I declare today that I and the children You have given me are for signs and wonders.
