The LORD Stood By My Side
Do your best to come to me quickly.
Demas
has deserted me. He has gone to Thessalonica. He left me because he loved this
world. Crescens has gone to
When
you come, bring my coat. I left it with Carpus at
Remember
Alexander, the one who works with metal? He did me a great deal of harm. The
Lord will pay him back for what he has done. You too should
watch out for him. He strongly opposed our message.
The
first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I
hope they will be forgiven for it.
The
Lord stood at my side. He gave me the strength to preach the whole message.
Then all those who weren't Jews heard it. I was saved from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his
heavenly kingdom.
Give
him glory for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:9-18
When
trouble is brewing do you have friends who stand by you, and friends who leave
you? The real question is how you step up when your friends need a friend. Do
you help or run away?
During
times of adversity, we need friends we can rely on. When the people we know
face trouble, what kind of friend are we to them?
A true friend stands with us in times of trial.
Our Daily Bread –