Tag: wait for God
God stood by me!
Scripture reading for October 5th: Isaiah 29-31 and 2nd Timothy 4
Key Scriptures: 2nd Timothy 4:16-18 “At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Paul was writing his last words here on earth to Timothy, his son in the ministry. He showed mercy to those who had deserted him and focus on the priority of the Gospel message being fully preached. He declared his faith in God’s power and presence. His merciful Father would be given glory forever and ever!
Isaiah 30:18 “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice: blessed are all those who wait for Him.”
Prayer: Lord, thank You for the confidence You inspire in me concerning Your faithfulness, justice and mercy! You have been merciful to me and I trust in Your mercy forever and ever. Amen.