DCLM Higher Everyday 31 January 2026 — Study Habit Part 2: Effective Reading
DCLM Higher Everyday 31 January 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Study Habits 2: Effective Reading
Topic: Study Habit Part 2: Effective Reading
Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-15
12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Key Verse: “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:13).
Message
“Readers are leaders,” is a timeless truth. Consider the story of Ben Carson, a young boy from a poor background who struggled academically. His mother, despite her limited education, insisted he read two library books weekly. Over time, his reading habit transformed him into one of the world’s most renowned neurosurgeons. Apostle Paul, in his letter to Timothy, stressed the importance of intentional reading – not just for knowledge but also for spiritual growth and leadership. Students who find it difficult to read are often tempted to cheat during examinations. True children of God don’t engage in examination malpractice because it is sinful to do so. Effective reading entails following a structured reading timetable and knowing what to read at the right time.
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For youths today, effective reading is not just about academic success; it’s about equipping oneself with wisdom, discernment, and godly principles. Reading the Bible regularly, alongside other enriching materials, builds spiritual stamina and moral clarity. Like Timothy and Ben Carson, your commitment to reading can shape your destiny and make you a light in your generation.
Quote: Reading can shape your destiny
Challenge: Your mind can only grow where your books go.
Prayer for today: Lord, give me the grace to read wisely and to apply what I learn.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
