"So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God." 2 Timothy 1:8
Being a Christ follower does not mean an easy life; Paul wrote this letter to Timothy at a time when he was lonely and experiencing hard times for himself. Timothy too, was no stranger to hard times as he struggled with a lack of confidence, while the Christian community was experiencing an increase in persecution and false teachers, which resulted in a deterioration of moral standards.
Paul was confident that eternal life awaited him through Jesus Christ, who has destroyed death. When hard times strike us, our only source of comfort and hope is in Christ alone.
Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2
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