January 22, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am delighted to meet you on this day, January 22nd, through this daily auspicious message. May God bless you abundantly.
Today, let us meditate on the auspicious word from Isaiah 66:12, which says:
“On her sides shall you be carried, and be dandled on her knees.”
This verse speaks about a beautiful promise from God: “Your children will be carried on my hips and dandled on my knees.” Today, you may be crying out, saying, “I do not have children.” Take heart! This promise assures not only the gift of children but also the loving care of God, who nurtures them tenderly. In the olden days, cradles were crafted in simple and creative ways. A father’s veshti would be tied at both ends with a rod in the middle to create a comfortable space for the baby. Sometimes, mothers would use their sarees, fragrant with love, as makeshift cradles. These swaying cradles would gently lull the baby to sleep.
In villages where modern cradles were unavailable, mothers would sit, stretch out their legs, and place their baby on their knees. They would sway their legs gently, offering warmth and comfort. This simple act would soothe the child and help them fall asleep peacefully. Today, the Lord says He will bless you with such joy. For those who long for children, the Lord will grant you the gift of a child. Not only that, but the Lord Himself will nurture your child lovingly. It is a great blessing for your children to be carried on His hips and dandled on His knees.
If you are worried about children born with disabilities—whether mental, physical, or developmental—trust that the Lord will work a miracle. The Lord will heal children with hyperactivity, autism, speech delays, or other challenges. He will embrace them in His loving arms and cause them to thrive. No matter how old your children are, they are still children in the eyes of Jesus. Place them in His care and say, “Lord, carry my child on Your hips. Keep them on Your knees and raise them up in Your love.” When you do this, their minds will find clarity, their bodies will experience healing, and their spirits will be filled with joy.
A Beautiful Testimony:
Dency Immanuel from Trichy, “I always watch Brother Stephen’s Beloved’s Voice program on Angel TV. I have been married for 3 ½ years and was living in sorrow because I was childless. One day, I had a dream where the devil appeared and said, ‘Pray to me, and I will give you a child.’ I boldly replied, ‘I do not want such a child; Jesus will bless me with a child.’ Sometime later, Brother Stephen appeared in another dream and said, ‘Watch this week’s Angel TV program, and the Lord will give you a child.’ Though I saw his face clearly, his mouth did not move, and I only heard his voice. Eagerly, I watched the Angel TV program. During the Beloved’s Voice segment, Brother Stephen prophesied, ‘For those who do not have a child, the Lord is giving you a child.’ This was a great surprise to me!
By the grace of God, I, who had been childless for 3 ½ years, conceived that very month. In November, I delivered a beautiful baby girl and now have the joy of dandling her in my arms. What a wonderful testimony!”
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You for Your goodness and mercy. In Jesus’ name, I bless my children. According to Your Word, carry them on Your hips and nurture them on Your knees. For those who are crying out, saying, “I do not have children,” I pray that You will perform a miracle and bless their wombs with the treasure of heaven. For children facing challenges—whether physical, mental, or emotional—I ask for Your healing touch. Let their bodies be healed, their minds made clear, and their spirits filled with joy. Let the bonds of sickness and affliction be broken. May these children grow up in Your loving care and be a testimony of Your power and love. Lord, we thank You for the many testimonies that will arise from this prayer. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
