Month: May 2022

Quote for the Day

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Can you imagine what it will be like when we are in Heaven forever and all the clutter that fills our lives is gone? That’s peace. It’s the rest of Heaven. It is so complete that there is nothing you want more than that. Beni Johnson

Reflection on 2 Timothy 2:8-18

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Scripture

Because I preached this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal.

Observation

The Good News is that Jesus Christ was crucified and raised from the dead. Because Paul preaches this Good News, he is chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.

If we died with Christ, we will rise with Him. If we endure hardship, we will reign with Him. if we are unfaithful, He remains faithful.

Timothy should work hard to present himself before God as a faithful worker. We should avoid foolish talk that leads to godless behaviour. Hymenaeus and Philetus have turned some people away from faith by teaching that the resurrection of the dead has already happened.

Application

The word of God cannot be chained.

Gods word is powerful and mighty. Nobody can restrain it. Tyrants and governments try, and the more they squash the truth the more it grows.

Jesus said that if His disciple stopped praising Him, then the rocks themselves would sing his praises.

Nothing can stop the gospel from being spoken, heard, and accepted .

Some people say that we live in a post-christian society. I say that we’re in a pre-christian society. Many people have rejected the truth, but they will see that Jesus is the only answer to their personal problems and those of the nation.

The word of God, energised by the Spirit of God, is about to be released in the land in a way we have never yet seen.

Prayer

Lord, your word cannot be chained. Make it effective and powerful in all who hear it. Amen

Reflection on 2 Timothy 2:1-7

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Scripture

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

Observation

Paul exhorts Timothy to be strong through the grace that comes from Jesus Christ. Timothy has heard Paul teach truths confirmed by witnesses. It is now Timothy’s turn to pass on these teachings to trustworthy people who, in turn, will pass them on to others.

Timothy needs to be like a soldier who is totally dedicated to pleasing his commanding officer. He should be the athlete who follows the rules, or the farmer who works hard to enjoy the fruit of their labour.

Application

We need the grace of God to live the life that God calls us to. This is particularly true of pastors and other christian leaders who face high levels of spiritual opposition. It is true, though, of every christian.

We are saved by grace. Every christian believes this. There is nothing we can do to earn God’s forgiveness.

This same grace is like oxygen for the Christian life. We are called to a life of holiness. That is, we are set apart for God. We are to avoid sin and pursue righteousness, devoted to serving God in all that we do.

I can’t do that and neither can you. Sin has too tight a hold on us. Unless the Lord intervenes, we give in to every temptation.

So we need to seek God’s grace every day. We need grace to not sin. We need grace to do the things that God has asked us to do. We need grace to just stay close to God.

The good news about grace is that it is unlimited. A waterfall of grace is pouring down on each of us everyday. All we have to do is open ourselves to receive it.

Prayer

Father, I need your grace to stand firm in you. Please help me to stand strong in you. Amen

Quote for the Day

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I believe that there are spiritual gates in the heavenlies that need to be opened to give more access to the heavenly realm of God. You can also call these gates, portals. I believe that when you access these gates or portals, you are opening a place for more of Heaven to come in that region. Beni Johnson

Reflection on 2 Timothy 1: 8-18

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Scripture
For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time – to show us his grace through Christ jesus.

Observation
Don’t be ashamed to tell others about the Lord. Timothy needs to be ready to suffer for the sake of the Good News. God saved us to live a holy life and He planned this before the beginning of time.

Paul is suffering in prison because of his preaching. He is not ashamed because he knows the one he trusts.

Everyone from the province of Asia has deserted Paul. Onesiphorous, on the other hand, has been kind to Paul. He often visited Paul and encouraged him.

Application
God saved us from before time began. That was his eternal plan. Christ was killed before the foundation of the world.

Before he created anything, God had a plan for people. He foresaw that we would rebel against Him, but he also planned for our salvation.

God has called us to leave a holy life. We who are saved have a responsibility to live as God’s treasured people. Salvation is not the end in itself, but the establishment of a people dedicated to him is the goal.

All of this is God’s great grace. We never deserved to be saved. He saved us because of His great love.

Now, we respond to that love by serving Him and living for Him .

Prayer
Thank you Jesus for saving me. I commit myself to serving you and living a holy life to your glory. Amen