May 6, 2022

IF...

2 Timothy 2:11-13

This is a faithful saying:
For if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.

Personal Challenge

We are challenged by this quote from Paul about our relationship with our Lord and the impact that it can have on our lives. Jesus does not call us into a relationship that is just a casual acquaintance. He calls us to be intimately involved with Him and striving to be like Him. If we died with Him and if we endure for Him we will live with Him and reign with Him. If we deny Him or be faithless to Him, He will deny us but still remain faithful to hoping that as a lost sheep is found or the prodigal son wakes up, we will someday return to Him and be faithful. Glory be to God!