29/05/2026
DAILY SCRIPTURE 🙏🏻📿
ㅡ May 29, 2026
"Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged." (Colossians 3:18-21 NABRE)
When we first read words 'submission' and 'obedience', our modern instincts might resist. However in my understanding, it doesn't just tell the wives (as well as vulnerable family members) how to behave; it places a massive responsibility on the ones holding the power-the Husband which should be 'the head of the family.' Christian submission is never about inferiority or blind compliance—it is an act of trust and teamwork.
Notice what follows immediately: “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” In a society where husbands could act with impunity, they are commanded to love selflessly and gently. A husband’s leadership is meant to resemble Christ’s leadership—sacrificial, protecting, and serving. When a husband creates an environment of total safety and unconditional love, partnership and mutual respect follow naturally.
In the last part “Parents, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”
Children are called to obey, but parents are strictly warned against crushing their spirits. It is a reminder that parenting should not be driven by a desire for absolute control, unrealistic expectations, or constant nagging. When we lead with anger or impossible standards, we embitter our children and cause them to "lose heart." Godly parenting requires us to build up, encourage, and guide our children with patience, ensuring home feels like a sanctuary rather than a battlefield.
Living out our faith doesn't start in public, on a stage, or in a church building—it starts at the kitchen table. The people who see the real us are the ones we share a roof with. 🏠❤️