Shan Dai Advocacy

2 Timothy

March 23, 2007 on 1:09 pm | In His First Bible, New Testament, PrayerGrams |

Bring to mind a person who has influenced your life for good. Imagine that in his last days your mentor writes you a letter. This treasured letter reminds you of his non-compromising lifestyle, words of encouragement, and his challenge to live wise and courageously. Paul invested in the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Just before his death, chained in a Roman prison, he wrote his last letter. It was not to his congressman demanding fair treatment, but to his faithful apprentice. Paul urged Timothy to pass God’s teachings on to reliable men. He gave courage and reminded him of the importance of living in love and self-discipline. He warns that godlessness, although rampant, is not an option for the workman approved by God. Paul’s final written words were about the Scripture that he cherished. “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Kingdom of God is the destination, the Bible is the guidebook, and faithful workers are used to connect God’s goodness to others on the path. Father, thank You for Your God-breathed Word. Please guide us to boldly use it to teach in righteousness. Lord, may the Shan Dai have Your Scripture in their language, so they too can be thoroughly equipped for every good work.