Be Strong In
The Grace
That Is Found In Christ Jesus
My son,
be strong in the grace that is found in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach
in front of many witnesses. Pass on to men you can trust the things you've
heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also. Like a good soldier
of Christ Jesus, share in the hard times with us.
A soldier does not
take part in things that don't have anything to do with the army. He wants to
please his commanding officer. In the same way, anyone who takes part in a
sport doesn't receive the winner's crown unless he plays by the rules. The
farmer who works hard should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
Think about what I'm
saying. The Lord will help you understand what all of it means.
Remember Jesus
Christ. He came from David's family line. He was raised from the dead. That is
my good news. I am suffering for it. I have even been put in chains like
someone who has committed a crime. But God's word is not held back by chains.
So I put up with
everything for the good of God's chosen people. Then they also can be saved.
Christ Jesus saves them. He gives them glory that will last forever.
2 Timothy 2:1-10
It is
winter. We feel locked in. The snows come, and it just seems like we will never
get out. Being in the service for a long period of time has the same effect.
Working at a place or being in prison probably has the same impact. We feel
locked in. Paul probably felt the same way. He was locked in, just waiting for
his execution.
Learn
from the apostle Paul. Prayerfully reflect on some ways you can still reach out
to others.
No deed is too small when done for Christ.
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