Honor and Glory Forever

Acts of Worship
Awe of God

Worship Christ's Majesty

1 Timothy 1:12-19  The Message

^12-14 I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry. The only credentials I brought to it were invective and witch hunts and arrogance. But I was treated mercifully because I didn’t know what I was doing—didn’t know Who I was doing it against! Grace mixed with faith and love poured over me and into me. And all because of Jesus.

^15-19 Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever.

Deep honor and bright glory
    to the King of All Time—
One God, Immortal, Invisible,
    ever and always. Oh, yes!

I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.

 
For Reflection

God trusts us with Jesus ministry.  God has given us the skills and provides guidance to foster God's Kingdom on Earth. God's work is passed on to us from all those who came before us and who have fought for the Kingdom.  We are the heirs of God's intention for human kind.  What could be a more important reason for our existence?

Pray

prayers of hope.  Pray prayers of thanksgiving and praise.  Pray so that you can fulfill the potential for righteousness God has given you.