2 Timothy 3
Paul's closing thoughts to Timothy begin with a warning about persecution and how all believers will face it during their lifetime in some form or another (v12). Yet he includes several encouragements, including how God has "rescued" Paul from persecution on each occasion (v11). He then moves on to encourage Timothy to rely on scripture as a source of strength. As v16-17 indicates, I can unequivocally state in in my own life that scripture is useful and it has equipped me for the circumstances I face, including persecution, my role as a father and husband, and for the good works I pursue in service for Christ.
scripture and God's word more valuable than gold and silver, Scripture is perfect
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has given me Your Word as You have given me Yourself, the Holy Spirit, the church and my brothers and sisters in Christ - unimaginable blessings! Thank You Jesus. I KNOW that scripture is more valuable than gold or silver. I am not deserving of such blessings. I sin...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. v16-17
Paul's closing thoughts to Timothy begin with a warning about persecution and how all believers will face it during their lifetime in some form or another (v12). Yet he includes several encouragements, including how God has "rescued" Paul from persecution on each occasion (v11). He then moves on to encourage Timothy to rely on scripture as a source of strength. As v16-17 indicates, I can unequivocally state in in my own life that scripture is useful and it has equipped me for the circumstances I face, including persecution, my role as a father and husband, and for the good works I pursue in service for Christ.
scripture and God's word more valuable than gold and silver, Scripture is perfect
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has given me Your Word as You have given me Yourself, the Holy Spirit, the church and my brothers and sisters in Christ - unimaginable blessings! Thank You Jesus. I KNOW that scripture is more valuable than gold or silver. I am not deserving of such blessings. I sin...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
