2 Timothy 2

Who Is God?

God is gracious (v.1).

God is not chained(v.9).

God is our salvation, worthy of eternal glory (v10).

God is just and faithful (v.11-13).

God is a firm and solid foundation.  He knows and sanctifies His own (v.19).

God is the granter of repentance and knowledge of truth (v.26).

How Should I Respond?
 

By praising God for His mercy, grace and for the gift of knowledge and salvation he has given me.

By sharing the knowledge of God with others (v.2).

By focusing on God and not letting the things of the world distract me (v.4).
By endeavoring to live according to the commands of God (v.5).

What Should I Pray For?

Pray that God would grant me knowledge of truth.

Pray that God would equip me to be His approved and unashamed servant, able to correctly handle the word of truth (v.15).

Pray that God would cleanse me of baser things and make me an instrument of His special purposes, that I might be useful to do His good work (v.20-21)

Pray that God would lead to repentance those who have been trapped by the devil.

Where Do I Go From Here?

I should be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (v.1).

I should be willing to join in the suffering of Christ (v.3).

I should work hard at the tasks God sets before me and enduring to the end (v.6 & 10).

I shouldn’t argue over insignificant words or engage in godless chatter or foolish and stupid arguments (v.14 &16 & 23).

I should confess the name of the Lord.

I should flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace and a pure heart (v.22).

I should instruct opponents gently, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will (v.25-26).

God bless you,

~Sarah Field