Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The End of the Letter

We now come to the end of Paul's first letter to Timothy.  He writes, "Keep what has been entrusted to you" (1 Timothy 6:20-21).

We have been given the greatest treasure on earth, the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Guard it with all that is within you.  Every trial you face, stand firm.  In every opposition to the Truth, stand firm.  Facing temptation, stand firm.  Dealing with sickness, stand firm.  Given great wealth, stand firm.  Living in poverty, stand firm.  Retired? Stand firm.  Working, stand firm.

In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path (Psalm 37:1-7).