Text: 2 Tim 1:11-12
if we truly believe our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and truly know Him, we will not give up the faith or shy away from acknowledging our faith before the world. If we suffer because of the gospel of Christ, we can rejoice because God will reward us for that. 2nd Timothy is a letter of encouragement to Timothy. When Paul wrote it, he was in prison for sharing the gospel. The gospel changed Paul’s life, and he gave his life for the sake of the gospel. The day of Paul’s conversion was also the day God called him into the ministry of the gospel. Paul’s experiential knowledge of God made him a proclaimer and teacher of the gospel. Even in prison, Paul could look at his situation with hope and joy.
Are we ashamed of Christ? Does the world know us as joyful Christians? Are we deceiving ourselves when we say we know our Jesus? Our knowledge of Jesus may be a very superficial one: we know His name and what He has done for us, but there is no real change in our life. Although we do not experience the persecution that Paul did, we must not take our faith for granted. We must not only believe in Jesus. We must also be fully persuaded by the gospel. Then will there be a real change in our life. Doctrine is important but the application of it is important too. If we are fully persuaded, we will let go of our sinful self-will and desires and let God take control of our life.
In times of pain and sufferings, many will depend on their own wisdom and strength and not let God take control. But if we truly know our loving Lord Jesus, we will rely on Him and let Him take control. We will depend on Him.
Are we a blessing to the people around us and shining for Jesus? It is important that we shine for Him in this world of darkness. Paul was fully persuaded of who his Lord and Saviour was. Are we fully persuaded too? Have we committed our all to God, and even willing to suffer for the gospel’s sake?
Our soul is important. To whom have we entrusted our soul? Paul committed his all into the hands of God. If we are fully persuaded of what Christ has done for us, we will be fully committed to Him.
Have you truly and fully committed your all to Christ? May the Lord help us. Amen.
Are we ashamed of Christ? Does the world know us as joyful Christians? Are we deceiving ourselves when we say we know our Jesus? Our knowledge of Jesus may be a very superficial one: we know His name and what He has done for us, but there is no real change in our life. Although we do not experience the persecution that Paul did, we must not take our faith for granted. We must not only believe in Jesus. We must also be fully persuaded by the gospel. Then will there be a real change in our life. Doctrine is important but the application of it is important too. If we are fully persuaded, we will let go of our sinful self-will and desires and let God take control of our life.
In times of pain and sufferings, many will depend on their own wisdom and strength and not let God take control. But if we truly know our loving Lord Jesus, we will rely on Him and let Him take control. We will depend on Him.
Are we a blessing to the people around us and shining for Jesus? It is important that we shine for Him in this world of darkness. Paul was fully persuaded of who his Lord and Saviour was. Are we fully persuaded too? Have we committed our all to God, and even willing to suffer for the gospel’s sake?
Our soul is important. To whom have we entrusted our soul? Paul committed his all into the hands of God. If we are fully persuaded of what Christ has done for us, we will be fully committed to Him.
Have you truly and fully committed your all to Christ? May the Lord help us. Amen.
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