Scripture verse that caught my attention today: 2 Timothy 4:2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching.
Observation: Consistency is key.
Application: It is easy these days to kind of get caught up in a moment of excitement and proclaim some things without really thinking them through. At the moment an example that comes to mind are a couple of Hollywood couples who, not so terribly long ago, proclaimed their undying love for one another but, now, sadly, are splitting up. As an outsider it’s hard to know what really happened that led to the split, but it is safe to say that there are many venues in life where we are not able to back up our bold pronouncements.
One of the things I appreciated about the verse above is the understanding that there will be times when things are not so easy. There will be unfavorable times. It’s true in farming, in relationships, at work, at school, in the financial markets, in physical and/or emotional health, at church, and even in faith. This should come as no surprise. But persistence and consistency is key. With God’s help we can weather such things and times. Indeed, we are called to do so. What kind of a witness would it be if everything was always peachy?
Prayer: Lord, thanks for the reminder of how you provide what is needed to be able to be a witness to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Readings today included: 2 Timothy 1-4)
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