Post by Woody Williams on Oct 19, 2007 4:47:36 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- II Timothy 2:1-7
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You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to
faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. Share in
suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the
army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to
please the enlisting officer. And in the case of an athlete, no one
is crowned without competing according to the rules. It is the farmer
who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops.
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in
all things.
Devotional
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Paul encourages Timothy in his witness to the Gospel. For some reason
he had become afraid of suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Paul
encourages him to remember what his mission is. He then uses three
illustrations to support his encouragement. No doubt, we need the
same reminder on occasion.
Prayer
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Let me not become discouraged or afraid when my faith in you is
challenged, gracious Lord. Amen
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You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to
faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. Share in
suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the
army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to
please the enlisting officer. And in the case of an athlete, no one
is crowned without competing according to the rules. It is the farmer
who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops.
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in
all things.
Devotional
----------
Paul encourages Timothy in his witness to the Gospel. For some reason
he had become afraid of suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Paul
encourages him to remember what his mission is. He then uses three
illustrations to support his encouragement. No doubt, we need the
same reminder on occasion.
Prayer
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Let me not become discouraged or afraid when my faith in you is
challenged, gracious Lord. Amen