Author Archives: L. Lyden

Vessel of honor But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.  2 Timothy 2:20 This is a scripture I am familiar with, and maybe you are too.  I have never written about it or even usedContinue reading “March 4, 2021”

Seal of approval Work hard (study) so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 How do you get good at doing something?  Whether it’s your career, your family orContinue reading “March 3, 2021”

Unchained And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.  2 Timothy 2:9 I love this phrase and it is such an awesome and sobering thought to consider.  The Word of God cannot be chained or locked up.  God’sContinue reading “March 2, 2021”

Entangled No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.  2 Timothy 2:4 Wow!  This is quite a vivid picture and one worth considering for a minute.  Imagine being enlisted in the military, called up to active duty.  Think aboutContinue reading “March 1, 2021”

Connect, Care and Grow And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.  2 Timothy 2:2 In this passage, Paul is telling Timothy to teach faithful people who will continue to teach others the message that Paul is preaching. Continue reading “February 28, 2021”

Be a refresher “The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;”  2 Timothy 1:16 It’s hard to believe that there were some of Paul’s friends that were ashamed of him. Ashamed that he was in prison.  Even though he was suffering persecutionContinue reading “February 27, 2021”

God is in control…of what you “give” to Him For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.  2 Timothy 1:12 In today’s verse, Paul is talking aboutContinue reading “February 26, 2021”

No fear Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.  2 Timothy 1:6 & 7 For years I have used verseContinue reading “February 25, 2021”

Legacy When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. 2 Timothy 1:5 What are you passing on to the next generation! What will your legacy be?  Are you leaving a large sumContinue reading “February 24, 2021”

Enjoy and share Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.  1 Timothy 6:17-18Continue reading “February 23, 2021”