Beyond the Gospels: Timothy

Today’s Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Dear Child in the presence of God and Jesus Christ. You are in my presence, you know. Not for one minute of one day am I ever far from you. I know it seems tough to realize at times since you can’t see me standing there, but I AM there. You are in my presence always… no matter your circumstance or frustration… your sin or failure… your joy or success. Know I am here and I have a challenge for you. Be prepared in season and out of season. Whether times are good or bad, let me prepare you through my Word. Let’s talk about things. Remember to be grateful. 

So many still don’t know my presence. Preach my Word… rebuke, correct  and above all encourage them to be who I designed them to be. There are teachers out there who don’t understand my Word. Some are being deceived by those who use my Word to further their own desires. They turn away from truth. But you, you keep your head in all situations. Don’t get angry or frustrated but endure the hardship and keep doing the work of an evangelist. 

Fight the good fight… finish the race… keep the faith. When it seems hard keep going. I’m not looking for you to win the race, I just want you to finish with a mighty faith. Faith in who I am and whose you are. There is a crown in store for the righteous… that’s you! I can’t wait to put that crown on your head and the heads of all those who have longed for his appearing.