Scripture Reading:2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”Reflection:When Paul told Timothy to study, he made clear that the ultimate aim was not grades, applause, or the approval of people. The aim was simple: to please God. In a world filled with voices telling us what success looks like — wealth,...  Read More

Scripture: “May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he oftenrefreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.” — 2 Timothy 1:16 (NIV)Reflection:Not everyone will run. God often sends companions — like Onesiphorus — who refresh,encourage, and stand with us when others turn away. Sometimes it’s just one person, but one Spirit-filled encourager can make the difference between qu...  Read More

Scripture: “You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.” — 2 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)Reflection:Paul doesn’t hide the pain of abandonment. People he expected to stand with him walked away — some from fear, others from misplaced wisdom, and some from mere convenience.Faithfulness to Christ can be lonely, and even people we love and admire may step ba...  Read More

Scripture: “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” — 2 Timothy 1:13–14 (NIV)Reflection:Paul reminds Timothy — and us — that we’ve been entrusted with something priceless: thegospel. Guarding it is not about building walls around o...  Read More

2 Timothy 1:8–9 (NIV)8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join withme in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done butbecause of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before thebeginning of time.Devotional ThoughtPaul’s words aren’t j...  Read More

2 Timothy 1:6–7 (NIV)6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through thelaying on of my hands.7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.Devotional ThoughtWhen life feels overwhelming, we’re tempted to believe we’ve lost our spark. But Paul tellsTimothy—you haven’t lost it. The gift is still in you. It...  Read More