184: Godly Child Development - Jim Logan

The devotional centers on the formative years of Jesus’ life, emphasizing that from birth to age twelve, His development was marked by strength in the Holy Spirit, wisdom, and divine grace—three pillars for raising godly children. Drawing from this model, the message advocates for intentional, early childhood training focused on spiritual sensitivity, wisdom rooted in Scripture, and character shaped by obedience and respect. The speaker illustrates this through a personal story of a dying professor who instilled godly habits in his son through consistent exposure to Scripture, godly music, and missionary biographies, demonstrating how early influence shapes lasting faith. The devotional warns against media and cultural distractions that undermine spiritual development, urging families to protect their homes from counterproductive influences. Ultimately, it calls parents to prioritize spiritual formation in young children, believing that investing in these foundational years produces resilient, wise, and Spirit-filled young people.