Be Strong

2 Timothy 2

“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”(2 Timothy 2:1-2) The book of second Timothy was regarded as Paul’s last words from a Roman prison. At this time of writing, Paul knew it could be his final contact with Timothy because his execution was most likely imminent. Are you experiencing a painful or prison time although not physically in prison? Does your root of pain need a source of strength? It is always important to know what gives hope in the face of a painful death like the one Paul encountered. Paul, in his letter to Timothy, gave two points that will keep a believer strong: gaining strength in the grace of Jesus Christ, gaining strength in all the testimonies in the Word of God. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Also, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is the love of God. In this world of challenges, knowing that the Holy Spirit of God is our strength gives the ability to draw strength from the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the comforter and when comfort overtakes weakness and challenges, peace will evidently reign and weakness will become strength. The love of God is Jesus and God testified, “Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11) God sent His son to deliver us from the bondage that causes weakness unto death. Jesus declared the grace that is in Him when He stated, “…I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) There is no source of being strong such as having life and having it more abundantly. Being strong comes in the ability to be testifying and witnessing Jesus Christ. When a believer steps out in going around witnessing and teaching others about what the Lord has done, what the Lord can do and what the Lord will do, strength takes its place in the life of such believer. The Apostle Paul was there. He went through it, he saw it all and he knew exactly what he was saying when he gave his admonishment to every gospel believers then and now, through Timothy by stating, “…My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2) Conscious and consistent steps into the Word will deliver a competent and complete manifestation of His Word.

Prayer for today: O Lord my God and my Creator, let Your mercy and Your Word overtake me in every area of my life.