Pass It Along

Scripture: 1 But as for you, my child, be empowered by the grace that is in Jesus, the Anointed One. 2 Whatever you heard me teach before an audience of witnesses, I want you to pass along to trustworthy people who have the ability to teach others too. 3 As a good soldier of Jesus the Anointed, be ready to suffer with me. 4 Remember that soldiers on active duty don’t get wrapped up in civilian matters because they want to satisfy those who recruited them. 5 Look at it another way: if someone competes as an athlete, he won’t win the race and be crowned with the wreath if he breaks the rules. 6 And the farmer who exhausts himself in the field should be the first to taste his harvest. 7 Think about what I am telling you, and let the Lord give you clarity on all of it. (2 Timothy 2:1-7 The Voice) The truth in these words from Paul to Timothy are so important! Paul is telling Timothy to pass along the truths he is learning to others who will also be able to pass them along. He is also saying it is important to think about the things that he knows, and to get clarity from God. This is one of the reasons that daily reading of God’s Word is so important for us. I believe that Ezra had the right idea as well. 10 This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the LORD and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel. (Ezra 7:10 NLT) Father God, as I think about those who I might influence now (especially my grandsons), help me to be wise and gracious and to share the truths from Your Word that I know to be true. Thank You for the Holy Spirit that can help me always. AMEN I love You, Lord, for You are my strength, my rock, my fortress, and savior. I will call on You, the One who is worthy of praise. Psalm 18
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