The Righteous Judge

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

2 Timothy 4:1-8

Think about your Mother. Is she still alive. Go to her today and tell her how much you love her.

Has she left this world? Is she in heaven? Look skyward and say thank you to the person who brought you into this world.

Our mothers fight the good fight. They have finished the race.

We are involved in the “long-distance race.” Let’s run in such a way that we may obtain ‘an imperishable crown.” What could be more desirable than to finish strong for Christ and to be with Him forever.

The Christian’s race is not a sprint – it’s a marathon.

Our Daily Bread – May 11, 2014