Monday, April 14, 2025
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David - that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. ~ 2 Timothy 2:8-10
Written by Janis Fitch | Elder
Paul is writing to Timothy with encouragement to be faithful. Paul is in prison but he continues to proclaim the good news of the Gospel. From Paul’s words we can feel his encouragement for us to do the same, even as we endure hardships. Paul was a caregiver of the faithful, sharing the love of God at all times. I have been called to be a caregiver many times in my life. I have experienced tough situations where my care has been needed for months upon months. In those difficult times, I had moments when I doubted I had the stamina to continue, but the foundation of my faith carried me through. I was then and continue to be sustained by the knowledge of God’s salvation through his gift of Jesus. Through the good news of Jesus’ resurrection we know that we have hope for a new day, we have a friend who walks beside us, and we should pay attention and tell others about God’s extraordinary love. Look for the evidence of the good news message in your life and hold on to the secure knowledge of God’s abiding love. Then go tell about it!!
Prayer: Lord, sustain us in our living and our giving, that we may see the fruit of your Spirit in all we seek to do. Amen.