Reading: 2 Timothy
4:1-2
“In the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living
and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you
proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or
unfavorable, convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in
teaching.”
There are many situations in our lives that we come to recognize as an
end. Perhaps a relationship, or a job, or a goal, or a hope, or a question.
Opportunities have dissolved. And, as if in a battle, weariness,
discouragement, and doubt invade our hearts and souls. We often quit trying in
all areas of our life and not just the one where we have been disappointed.
That is not an option, Timothy reminds us, where God’s message is to
be spoken—shared—sustained—with or without words.
Solving a solution or seeing results is not the measure. Faithful
persistence is. Especially in times of setbacks and failure. When we most need
to trust in His truth and His word. Which never fails even when we cannot see,
and may never see, the outcome.
His word that we all need in all circumstances because if we don’t
stand firm we lose any hope of strength. The damage goes deeper than the
surface and erodes compassion in our hearts. Building more walls. Burying truth
instead of sharing it.
He stands for us. We only need to ask.
Lord, please give us Your strength to persist in all situations and
stand firm in battles that try to separate us from Your grace and truth. May
Your message hold us up together, with each other and with You.
Psalm of Worship: 1 John 1:1
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“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard,
what we have seen with out eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands,
concerning the word of life.”
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