God Will Stand By The Faithful
Paul writes his 2nd letter to Tim
from prison with imminent death.
And yet the focus of Paul’s letter
is not on his own problems and
needs but on the problems and
needs of young Timothy who is
pastor of the church at Ephesus.
Paul, who has Stood Faithfully for
the Lord through his life, passes
on that same challenge to Timothy.
There’s no need to fear when
You serve the Lord of the universe
and endure hardship for His sake.
Lord, we will Stand Up for You:
A time is coming when people will
no longer listen to sound teaching.
They will follow their own desires &
reject the truth…Don’t Be Afraid of
suffering for the Lord (2Tim4:3-5).
I have Fought the good fight,
I have Finished the race, and
I have Remained Faithful. And now
the prize awaits me, which the Lord
…will give me on…His return (v7-8).
The Lord Stood with me and gave
me Strength so that I might preach
the Good News for all to hear. And
the Lord will Deliver me…and Bring
me safely into his Kingdom (v17-18)
Lord Jesus, thank you for all that
You have done for us. In gratitude,
we purpose to further yr kingdom.
Grant us courage & determination.
Help me influence others toward
You & steer them to Your direction.
Help me speak words of edification
as well as utter prayers for others.
Help me run the race consistently,
remain faithful; and look forward
to the great crown in heaven. Amen
Lord, we are possibly living in the
end times. As per your prophesy,
we are seeing earthquakes at
various places and lawlessness.
as well as increased man-made
religiosity around the world.
Living for Jesus and sharing the
Good News can be challenging.
Cause us to remember Your
commission; and not slack in our
responsibility. And grant us grace
and courage to share yr love. Amen
Lord, thank you for Your Word of
promise that you will bring us safely
into Your heavenly Kingdom. In fact
You will bring us through difficulties
in a way that allows us to triumph.
We know that you are watching
as you use us to impact our world.
Grant us continual deliverances
so that they lead us to confident
hope that good things will always
come, some in this world and
some in the world to come. Amen.