2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to encourages his son in the faith, Timothy to be strong and endure hardship as he faithfully work for the Lord His God.
Paul knew that as a young Pastor Timothy not only needed encouragement but he also needed strength to endure the task that was set before him, therefore, he tells him “my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
We are reminded in Isaiah 40:29-31 God gives strength to the weary and to those who have no might and are weak, He increases strength. 29-Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 30-but thosewho hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Be strong! Not in Timothy’s power and might but in the power of God’s strength and might. This was an important encouragement that was not only necessary but needed, considering the position of Timothy as a young Pastor who has to care for the soul’s of God’s people.
Paul's purpose was to encourage Timothy to endure hardship for the sake of Christ as he, Paul himself, has and continued to do.
If we suffer with Christ and endure hardship, we will one day reign with Him.
People of God, the reward we will receive for pressing our way will be greater than the reward we will get from quitting this Christian race. Remember, one day we WILL reign with Him!
Father, for all that You do and have done in the lives of your people, we boldly make this confess on today. “ You have been good and You are indeed our “FAITHFUL” God whom we can depend upon and look to in our times of trouble and need. “
Oh God! Faithful are You Lord!
Thank You Father!
Your Servant Debra