Words of Encouragement November - 23 - 2003
As Paul faced very difficult circumstances near the end of his life, many of those he had led to the Lord abandoned him. But he was confident that the Lord would not abandon him! He had committed his life to Jesus as Lord. The Lord would ensure that the investment Paul had made would not be wasted. His life, his future, and his eternal destiny were entrusted to the Lord. He was confident that they were also secure in the Lord. He believed with every fiber of his being that on a special day known only to God, Jesus will return and every knee will bow and Paul's faith in the Lord will be joyously validated.
Let us read 2 Timothy 1:12.
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Let us go to our Father in prayer.
Almighty God, we believe, but please strengthen our faith so that no matter what we may endure, our confidence in you will remain firm and our hope may remain vibrant. We entrust to you all that we are and all that we hope to be, believing fully that you will bring us through whatever lies ahead and bring us into your glorious presence with great joy.
In Jesus' glorious name we pray.
Amen.