Daily Devotional - January 6th, 2026
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15
“Nations do not collapse from the outside first; they weaken when the home forgets its sacred work.” — Alma Ohene-Opare
Commentary:
Strong nations are not built merely by laws, armies, or economies. They are built quietly, daily, and deliberately in living rooms, kitchens, and around worn family tables. History teaches that when families are stable, societies are resilient. When families fracture, no policy can fully compensate. God designed the family as the first institution, not by accident, but because it is the primary school of character, responsibility, and love.
A family is where authority is first learned and where freedom is first practiced with boundaries. Children discover that rights come with duties, that love requires sacrifice, and that truth matters even when it is uncomfortable. These lessons form citizens who can govern themselves, which is the only kind of people capable of sustaining a free nation. When parents teach honesty, discipline, and faith, they are not only raising children; they are shaping the moral climate of the future.
Strong families do not require perfection. They require commitment. They grow when parents choose patience over convenience, correction over indulgence, and faith over fear. In a culture that often celebrates self over service, the family remains a quiet rebellion. It teaches that life is not about taking but about giving. This mirrors the pattern of Christ, who strengthened the world not by power, but by love anchored in truth.
The Savior understood that lasting change flows upward from the heart, not downward from authority. When families pray together, forgive freely, and uphold moral law, they become sanctuaries of stability in uncertain times. Such homes produce men and women who defend liberty without abusing it and who lead without losing humility. This is how Christlike living renews both households and nations.
Scripture:
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15
Daily Application:
Strengthen one relationship in your family today through intentional conversation, prayer, or an act of service.