Today's Scripture
- TODAY’S READING SCHEDULE: Ezra 1-2; 2 Timothy 1
Not ashamed – 2 Timothy 1:8-14
8 So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, share the suffering for the good news, depending on God’s power. 9 God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn’t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began. 10 Now his grace is revealed through the appearance of our savior, Christ Jesus. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality into clear focus through the good news. 11 I was appointed a messenger, apostle, and teacher of this good news. 12 This is also why I’m suffering the way I do, but I’m not ashamed. I know the one in whom I’ve placed my trust. I’m convinced that God is powerful enough to protect what he has placed in my trust until that day. 13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you heard from me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 Protect this good thing that has been placed in your trust through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.
What does this passage mean to me/us?
Sometimes we think that the more faith we have, we will be better off in life. Paul, who is one of the apostles, we consider who achieved the understanding of God and esteem as a follower, suffered the majority of his life. His life might have been better off before he met Jesus.
Despite all difficulties, we see how Paul says, “Instead, share the suffering for the good news, depending on God’s power.” When we depend on God’s power, we can share the Good News of Jesus working in our lives. Therefore, we are not to be ashamed of our stories. When God is working in our lives, the stories have the power to restore hope in others to follow God’s way.
What is your story?
Prayer
Lord, help us to see how you are working in our lives today!
In Christ Name we pray, AMEN.
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