“My Dear Timothy”

“To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” 2 Timothy 1:2

Christians should get personal. I don’t mean overstepping appropriate boundaries, but I do mean saying stuff like you really mean it, like you truly care. The love and affection Paul has for Timothy is genuine. Like father to son, a dear son. He could have not been more personal. We are in desperate need of deep, personal relationships that are based in integrity. Paul and Timothy exemplify this.

If you want to bless people, wish them grace, mercy and peace, the peace that passes understanding, the grace of the cross and mercy of salvation. Say something of value when you speak to brothers and sisters. We, as believers have words to use that carry deep meaning. Use them. Share that God the Father is more important than earthly fathers. Say that Christ Jesus is not only my Lord and your Lord, but OUR Lord. Share faith, and belief, and words that convey personally what we know and experience in Christ. Don’t only say, “God bless” or “have a nice day”, or “take care”, or “see ya”, or “love ya”, MEAN IT. Say "peace, mercy, and grace" to your dear friends in Christ. Get personal and express the most important stuff to those you love and to other believers, and non-believers too. Our words are power. Give God a chance to speak His words through you.

Love you,
Pastor Fred

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