Today's Verse:2 Timothy 1:4-7 (ESV)
4 jAs I remember your tears, kI long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of lyour sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and myour mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you nto fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us oa spirit not of fear but pof power and love and self-control.
j [Acts 20:37]
k Phil. 1:8; [ch. 4:9, 21]
l Rom. 12:9; 1 Tim. 1:5
m Acts 16:1; [ch. 3:15; Ps. 86:16; 116:16]
n 1 Tim. 4:14; [1 Thess. 5:19]
o Rom. 8:15; [John 14:27; Rev. 21:8]
p Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Paul was, of course trying to encourage Timothy, saddened by his last visit to Paul, who was languishing in prison. Others had abandoned Paul, and Timothy, the timid soul which he appeared to be, needed a reminder that he had the Holy Spirit, passed onto him during ordination, to see him through these troubled times.
Today's Comments: Like the apostasy that surrounds us today, the events surrounding Timothy made it very difficult to stay enthusiastic and encouraged. Often difficulties that we encounter are placed there to strengthen our faith. And we must continue to realizes that, even when things seem to be at their worst, God is still in control. God has and will continue to make all things work for good. And we should continue to trust that He will equip us to deal with the pitfalls that we encounter along the way. We need to persevere, despite our perception of adversity.
Hymn of the Day:
O for a faith that will not shrink
tho pressed by many a foe,
that will not tremble on the brink
of any earthly woe.
That will not murmur nor complain
beneath the chast’ning rod,
but in the hour of grief or pain
will lean upon its God.
A faith that shines more bright and clear
when tempests rage without,
that, when in danger, knows no fear,
in darkness feels no doubt.
Lord, give me such a faith as this,
and then, whate’er may come,
I’ll taste e’en now the hallowed bliss
of an eternal home.
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 321
Poem of the Week:
by Beverly Caruso
4 jAs I remember your tears, kI long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of lyour sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and myour mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you nto fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us oa spirit not of fear but pof power and love and self-control.
j [Acts 20:37]
k Phil. 1:8; [ch. 4:9, 21]
l Rom. 12:9; 1 Tim. 1:5
m Acts 16:1; [ch. 3:15; Ps. 86:16; 116:16]
n 1 Tim. 4:14; [1 Thess. 5:19]
o Rom. 8:15; [John 14:27; Rev. 21:8]
p Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Paul was, of course trying to encourage Timothy, saddened by his last visit to Paul, who was languishing in prison. Others had abandoned Paul, and Timothy, the timid soul which he appeared to be, needed a reminder that he had the Holy Spirit, passed onto him during ordination, to see him through these troubled times.
Today's Comments: Like the apostasy that surrounds us today, the events surrounding Timothy made it very difficult to stay enthusiastic and encouraged. Often difficulties that we encounter are placed there to strengthen our faith. And we must continue to realizes that, even when things seem to be at their worst, God is still in control. God has and will continue to make all things work for good. And we should continue to trust that He will equip us to deal with the pitfalls that we encounter along the way. We need to persevere, despite our perception of adversity.
Hymn of the Day:
O for a faith that will not shrink
tho pressed by many a foe,
that will not tremble on the brink
of any earthly woe.
That will not murmur nor complain
beneath the chast’ning rod,
but in the hour of grief or pain
will lean upon its God.
A faith that shines more bright and clear
when tempests rage without,
that, when in danger, knows no fear,
in darkness feels no doubt.
Lord, give me such a faith as this,
and then, whate’er may come,
I’ll taste e’en now the hallowed bliss
of an eternal home.
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 321
Poem of the Week:
BURN SPIRIT BURN
by Beverly CarusoBurn Spirit, Burn
Crank it out
Let me SHOUT
What you have done for me.
From this Ivory Tower,
You're setting me FREE
Free from the world's demands
I come to you with lifted hands.
BURN Spirit Burn
burn up the rubble
Every last bit of stubble
give me CLEAN hands,
a PURE heart
a FIRE that won't go out.
Twenty-four hours a day, the devil's
Under my dancin' feet
I stomp and Praise
with the Jericho Shout"
I'll take back my City
in your name
the idols crumble
I'm building a FIRE
by the HOUR
Minute by minute
I sense Your POWER
LET IT BURN<>LET IT BURN
From this Ivory Tower.
Crank it out
Let me SHOUT
What you have done for me.
From this Ivory Tower,
You're setting me FREE
Free from the world's demands
I come to you with lifted hands.
BURN Spirit Burn
burn up the rubble
Every last bit of stubble
give me CLEAN hands,
a PURE heart
a FIRE that won't go out.
Twenty-four hours a day, the devil's
Under my dancin' feet
I stomp and Praise
with the Jericho Shout"
I'll take back my City
in your name
the idols crumble
I'm building a FIRE
by the HOUR
Minute by minute
I sense Your POWER
LET IT BURN<>LET IT BURN
From this Ivory Tower.
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