“The Promise of Life”

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,” 2 Timothy 1:1

When I was a young man, once I figured out that I & II Timothy and Titus were written to young pastors from Paul, I studied them fervently. II Timothy is actually Paul’s last letter from prison. I have always been drawn to last words because it seems to me they would be really important. Paul was beheaded by Emperor Nero not long after this last letter he wrote from prison. I am going to write devotionals from II Timothy this summer. There is something full circle about life in many ways and I feel compelled to delve into Paul’s last words again. His opening sentence speaks three profound thoughts to me for our pondering today.

1. Like Paul, I want to be smack-dab in the center of God’s will. I am only in ministry because He called me to it. I am trying harder to desire His will these days.

2. Life is never all about current circumstances. Paul’s life was bleak at best. The promise of eternal life supersedes everything; including our current or former or even repeat situation.

3. The only purpose, meaning, goal or value in this life is in Christ. He is my all in all, my very breath.

Paul was one totally committed guy.

Wanna be more that way,
Pastor Fred

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