Day 16 - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. 5 And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. 6 And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. 7 Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

8 Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. 9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. 10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

11 This is a trustworthy saying:

If we die with him,
    we will also live with him.
12 If we endure hardship,
    we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
    he will deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful,
    he remains faithful,
    for he cannot deny who he is.

Terrie's Comments:

We are called to pass on our faith and our hope in Jesus Christ to others who will be trustworthy to keep it and pass it on to future generations.  Even if we are not faithful to the call Jesus still remains faithful to his word... he can't deny who He is.  This is powerful.  We are human but through Christ we are made righteous.  verses 11-13 are pretty powerful.  Just read them over again a few times slowly and let the words sink in :-) 

Tori's Comments:

We can't even be strong without God. We must rely on Him for everything.

I love all of these analogies he's using... a farmer, a soldier, an athlete.. love it.


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