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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”

Be an example Not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.  2 Thessalonians 3:9 You are an example.  No matter how you live your life, you are an example of something.  Your life or at least part of your life is always on display. Continue reading “February 1, 2021”

Pray for us Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 I love these verses because it makes me realize thatContinue reading “January 31, 2021”

The “lawless one” Don’t you remember that I told you about all this when I was with you?  2 Thessalonians 2:5 The next part of this chapter is very interesting and very relevant to us today.  Paul reminds the Thessalonians what he had previously told them about what would be going on when Jesus returns. Continue reading “January 30, 2021”

Rumors Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 2Continue reading “January 29, 2021”

His faith and power Therefore, we always pray for you that our God would count you worthy of His calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 This verse makes me smile.  Think about it.  Paul is praying that God will fulfill allContinue reading “January 28, 2021”