Saturday, October 28, 2017

Saturday, October 28th: Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2



2 Timothy 2:11-13

11 Here is a trustworthy saying:

If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
12 if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;
13 if we are faithless,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.

My Life Application Bible says...
This is probably an early Christian hymn. God is faithful to his children. Although we may suffer great hardships here, God promises that someday we will live eternally with him. What will this involve? It means believers will live in Christ's kingdom, and that we will share in the administration of that kingdom. This truth comforted Paul as he went through suffering and death. Are you facing hardships? Don't turn away from God - he promises you a wonderful future with him......

Jesus is faithful. he will stay by our side even when we have endured so much that we seem to have no faith left. We may be faithless at times, but Jesus is faithful to his promise to be with us "to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20) Refusing Christ's help will break our communication with God, but he will never turn his back on us even though we may turn our backs on him. 

What comforting truths!

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage:   Jeremiah 18-19; 2 Timothy 3

2 comments:

Conrad said...

Very comforting words as we all have hard times that we experience. Also a good reminder that where we are today is temporary, and not our home and final destination.

Nathan said...

2 Timothy 2:22
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

So important to surround ourselves with others who also believe that Jesus died for us, and those that have Him first in their lives.