STRONG
IN HIS GRACE
Robert E.
Hanna
Scripture Reading: II Timothy 2:1-3
The apostle Paul offered much counsel
and sound advice to his son in the faith Pastor Timothy. One of the
strongest examples of his wise guidance is found in our text: "Thou
therefore, my son, BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS.
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the
same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others
also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier in Christ."
Paul prefaces his instruction with "Be
strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." Whatever the
believer does or says is done or said by means of exercising God's
grace which is instilled in us by the indwelling Christ. The grace
that is in us is the grace that is in Christ. The grace of God that
saved us, also gives us the ability to walk pleasing to Him. ."
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world"
(Titus 2:11, 12)- hence, Paul's words of encouragement to Timothy.
The apostle offers his own testimony to
the above. In his Philippian letter he declares, "I can do all
things through Christ which [who] strengtheneth me"
(Philippians 4:13). He exhorts Timothy to call upon the grace that
is in Christ to faithfully proclaim and teach the doctrines taught
him by Paul, to instruct others who are faithfully committed, and to
willingly suffer the inevitable sacrifices and opposition to be
encountered in his ministry. May we, as fellow saints, accept the
same challenge as ministers of reconciliation!
Transformed By Grace -
Transformed By Grace -
Kevin Sadler
Transformed By Grace
#1 - Unity in Christ
Transformed By Grace #2 - One Body in
Christ
Transformed By Grace #3 - The Apostle of
Grace
Transformed By Grace #4 - The Gifts of
Christ
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