Author Archives: L. Lyden

Mystery of the faith They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.  1 Timothy 3:9 The mystery of faith now revealed.  As we continue to read in 1 Timothy 3, Paul goes on with the requirements for deacons and church leaders.  In today’s passageContinue reading “February 13, 2021”

An honorable position This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader(ministry), he desires an honorable position. 1 Timothy 3:1 I hope you will forgive me for inserting the word ministry, but I see this passage as applying to anyone who desires to be in ministry, not just as pastor.  PaulContinue reading “February 12, 2021”

Women in church And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractiveContinue reading “February 11, 2021”

He desires all of us In the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3&4 God desires that all people would be saved.  John 3:16 says God loved the world so much that He gave His most precious andContinue reading “February 10, 2021”

Instructions in the Word Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles.  1 Timothy 1:18 Such and encouraging verse.  Though I always expected that to go into ministry, someone would see the gift on meContinue reading “February 9, 2021”

Be faithful And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.  1 Timothy 1:12 This is an excellent life verse and one I can relate to personally.  God has put me into ministry.  Oh, I know it is not on the level ofContinue reading “February 8, 2021”

God’s law Knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate. 1 Timothy 1:9 The laws of the land.  Thankfully we have them.  Our country’s laws were established on many of the biblical laws of the Old Testament.  In fact, most of us know that theContinue reading “February 7, 2021”

Your ministry Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5 I have been struggling the last couple of days trying to decide if Timothy was the direction that the Lord would have me go.  As I read the first chapterContinue reading “February 6, 2021”

Next generation To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.  1 Timothy 1:2 This is thought provoking.  Paul is writing a letter to Timothy and he calls Timothy his son in the faith.  Timothy had a father.  We know because he isContinue reading “February 3, 2021”

Don’t get tired But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.  2 Thessalonians 3:13 Here is the bottom line!  Keep doing good and don’t get tired of it.  Sometimes it can seem exhausting to always do the right thing and always do what is best for others.  Let’s face it, takingContinue reading “February 2, 2021”