“A Trustworthy Saying” by: Pastor Fred Snider

“Here is a trustworthy saying, ‘if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless He will remain faithful for He cannot disown Himself.’” 2 Timothy 2:11-13

This is believed to be an early hymn of the church. Not exactly a totally encouraging praise song. Nor is it an old-fashioned power and glory hymn. These words are very interesting. Slow down and read the words for content. Sing it just like you should during worship on Sunday morning. Try to speak the words like you believe them, like you mean them and like you are saying them to Him and acclaiming His truth with other believers. Try adding a little melody if that would help. I did. This early church hymn is talking to me today. Here are a few things I got from it, the more I sang the more it came to me.

1. Dying is a reality that cannot be avoided.

2. To live is Christ, to die is gain.

3. We are in an eternal relationship with God.

4. I am part of His kingdom reign.

5. Those who disown Him never knew Him.

6. Our faith may waiver.

7. He will never waiver.

8. He is eternally true to Himself and us.

You may get more, less or similar understandings from this passage. Please get something. Come up with your own or borrow mine. His Word always speaks. Just keep singing the words. Like on Sundays, when you are on your way home from church. Let the worship music come back to you. Be open to what the Spirit would say to you today.

This exercise blessed me, hope it did you too.

In Him,
Pastor Fred

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