NOVEMBER 15 - BE FAITHFUL
READ 2 Timothy 1
Paul exhorts Timothy to rekindle his zeal for the Christian life and ministry.
INSIGHT
A number of years have passed between the writing of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy. During that time, Timothy has faced great trial and opposition and is in danger of discontinuing his ministry. Paul writes a terse letter of exhortation, urging strength and constancy. A list of phrases used in this book include: “stir up,” “do not be ashamed,” “hold fast,” “be strong,” “endure hardship,” “be diligent,” “flee youthful lusts,” “pursue righteousness,” and “preach the word!” In the heat of battle, short and powerful commands are easy to comprehend.
PRAYER
As you consider God’s love for you, praise Him that He guides your spiritual growth:
I will thank the Lord with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous works.
I will rejoice and boast about you;
I will sing about your name, Most High.
The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted,
A refuge in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you
Because you have not abandoned
Those who seek you, Lord
(Psalm 9:1-2, 9-10).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
There is certainly no one righteous on the earth
Who does good and never sins
(Ecclesiastes 7:20).
Thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
Your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.” (Isaiah 30:15).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.”
(John 4:24).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
All you who put your hope in the Lord
(Psalm 31:24).
Paul exhorts Timothy to rekindle his zeal for the Christian life and ministry.
INSIGHT
A number of years have passed between the writing of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy. During that time, Timothy has faced great trial and opposition and is in danger of discontinuing his ministry. Paul writes a terse letter of exhortation, urging strength and constancy. A list of phrases used in this book include: “stir up,” “do not be ashamed,” “hold fast,” “be strong,” “endure hardship,” “be diligent,” “flee youthful lusts,” “pursue righteousness,” and “preach the word!” In the heat of battle, short and powerful commands are easy to comprehend.
PRAYER
As you consider God’s love for you, praise Him that He guides your spiritual growth:
I will thank the Lord with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous works.
I will rejoice and boast about you;
I will sing about your name, Most High.
The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted,
A refuge in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you
Because you have not abandoned
Those who seek you, Lord
(Psalm 9:1-2, 9-10).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
There is certainly no one righteous on the earth
Who does good and never sins
(Ecclesiastes 7:20).
Thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
“You will be delivered by returning and resting;
Your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.” (Isaiah 30:15).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.”
(John 4:24).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- The leading of the Lord in your life
- Opportunities for evangelism
- Your activities for the day
- Whatever else is on your heart
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
All you who put your hope in the Lord
(Psalm 31:24).