A Good Disciple of Jesus Christ

The Sovereignty of God
The Sovereignty of Jesus

The Great High Priest

2 Timothy 2:1-7The Message (MSG)

Doing Your Best for God

2 ^1-7 So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It’s the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.

For Reflection

Paul asks Timothy to preserver.  He asks Timothy to have confidence in himself and in God's abiding power to perform miraculous things.  He advises obedience in the face of adversity.  He advises you and me as well.

Pray

for obedience to the Holy Spirit, the word and presence of God who resides within you.