January 19, 2025

HOLD FAST

2 Timothy 1:12-14

For this reason 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 what I have committed to Him until that Day.

Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Encouraging Words

True followers of Christ know that they will suffer for their convictions. Christ suffered and told us that if we followed Him, we would suffer too. Most of the apostles were martyred and history is full of true followers being martyred as well. So, these so-called modern-day Christians who claim their worldly ways are acceptable, are in for a big surprise some day. Along With Paul, I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ and am willing to stand firm against the false versions of Christianity springing up all over the place. Like Timothy, I am willing to hold fast to the pattern of sound words from Christ and the early fathers of the church. Glory be to God!