God’s Truth for Trying Times - 7/18/20

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: 

2 Timothy‬ ‭1:8-12‬ ‭‬‬

“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.”

‭‭(2 Timothy‬ ‭1:8-12)‭‬‬

CONSIDER: Timothy was tempted to be timid and shrink from proclaiming the gospel or be worried about his connection with Paul. He needed strength to suffer for the gospel by God‘s power, because he had been saved and called by God‘s purpose and grace. Jesus conquered death and brought life through the gospel, and Timothy needed to know these truths so that he would not shrink from the task at hand.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?