Thank you, Father, for the productive day outside yesterday – I finished up the leaves, winterized the pool, and filled my feeders. May today be as productive, but in other areas of necessity. Thank You for the strength and mental ability to accomplish it all.
2 Timothy 4:1-2 (<<click here to read the passage)
“preach the word of God.” – motivated by the fact that we all will stand to be judged by God
“patiently“– everything we do – “correct, rebuke and encourage” must be done with patience – love being implied
Lord, what a call to ministry! Timothy was being admonished by Paul, as am I. Timothy was a faithful pastor, as am I. But, Lord, this is not just a call to pastors. Jesus, You said that we all are to be Your witnesses “…to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) At that moment, You were speaking to Your disciples, but Your Great Commission is for us all. We are believers today because Timothy and thousands like him were faithful to their mission. And it is vital that we also spread the Good News. My Life Application Study Bible states, “Half the people who have ever lived are alive today, and most of them do not know Christ.” What a task we find before us! Lord, may we all willingly and enthusiastically answer Your call to proclaim You to our world. And, Lord, may we be patient, though diligent, in everything we do – loving people with a love only You can provide!
(Dec 22nd, 2015, Tue, 8:52 am)
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