1 Timothy – Week 2 – Day 1

READ 

1 Timothy 1:12-14 

12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him, 13 even though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief. 14 Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. 

Paul thanked the Lord for strength to do His work. He reflected on his past and marveled at the grace of God in saving him after his terrible past. He was thankful that God had considered him trustworthy to serve Him. Paul marveled at how generous and gracious the Lord was to him. Paul recognized that his faith and love had come from the Lord Jesus Christ.  

REFLECT 

How do you respond when you think of your past and what the Lord has done for you? If you have not trusted Him as Savior, consider Paul’s words and what is possible for you. 

RESPOND 

Talk with your friend about the spiritual journeys each of you has had. Rejoice together in what God has done for you. Consider preparing a timed speech about this that you could share in witnessing. See what all you can put into a 30-second message. Few will say they do not have 30 seconds to hear what you have to say.