Eunice (2 Tim. 1:5) was Jewish, but apparently her father was not very orthodox: he violated one of the clear commands of the Law in arranging a match for his daughter with a Gentile (Acts 16:1). Later, when Timothy was born, he wasn’t circumcised (Acts 16:3). So it seems that neither Eunice’s father nor husband were observant of Judaism.
But Eunice was. Paul praised her for her “genuine faith,” which she shared in common with Lois, her mother (2 Tim. 1:5). Eunice imparted that faith to her son, Timothy, and more than anyone else equipped him for a lifetime of usefulness for God.
Eunice is an encouragement for every woman faced with the daunting task of nurturing the spiritual life of her children, especially if she can’t count on the help of a strong male. Eunice may have had no formal religious education and little encouragement from her family, except for Lois. But she had two crucial things going for her that offer hope for mothers today—the inherent power of being a mother and the dynamic power of a loving God.
Be Encouraged dear Mothers and Be Strong. You do not travel your road alone.
But Eunice was. Paul praised her for her “genuine faith,” which she shared in common with Lois, her mother (2 Tim. 1:5). Eunice imparted that faith to her son, Timothy, and more than anyone else equipped him for a lifetime of usefulness for God.
Eunice is an encouragement for every woman faced with the daunting task of nurturing the spiritual life of her children, especially if she can’t count on the help of a strong male. Eunice may have had no formal religious education and little encouragement from her family, except for Lois. But she had two crucial things going for her that offer hope for mothers today—the inherent power of being a mother and the dynamic power of a loving God.
Be Encouraged dear Mothers and Be Strong. You do not travel your road alone.
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