Pass it on!
Scripture reading for October 4th: 2nd Timothy 2
Key Scriptures for over-comers: 2nd Timothy 2:1-3 “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
Paul urged Timothy, in this last letter before his being martyred, to stand strong in the grace that is in Jesus. It is not our works, serving, or gifts that will take us through to the ultimate victory. Grace is found in resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. As for Timothy’s pastoral ministry, Paul encouraged Timothy to find other reliable men (and women) who would be qualified and entrusted with the gospel message of grace to in turn teach others. Successful ministry is all about multiplication of disciples who will in turn take the gospel to others and find others to take it to their circle of influence! The Church of Christ Jesus is propelled forward by multiplication!
Observations for over-comers: Mature disciples of Jesus Christ are working to raise up others who will reliably and with determination multiply and make other disciples. “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.” (Psalm 126:5-6)
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