SCRIPTURE:
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
1 Timothy 2:3-4
OBSERVATION:
Here Paul reminds me that God’s desire is for every person to be saved and to know the truth. The “truth” in this context points directly to the message of the Gospel, that salvation comes through Christ alone, Ke Akua wale nō. What is good and pleasing to God is prayer for all people because God’s heart includes everyone without exception. God’s love and desire for reconciliation extend to the entire world. His will embraces every nation, tribe, and tongue. Hope is alive for all.
The Apostle also points out that salvation and truth are connected. It is not enough to merely desire goodness or moral living. True salvation comes only by knowing the truth about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. God's heart is not distant or exclusive. He actively wants people to come into right relationship with Him.
APPLICATION:
Howʻs my heart in these areas? I’m definitely challenged. It is easy to become inward-focused in my faith, thinking mostly about my relationship with God or the community of believers I am part of. But the Word is purposing me to think bigger: God’s desire is for all people to be saved. This includes neighbors, friends, strangers, and even people I might naturally avoid or disagree with.
It also calls me to be faithful in prayer for others, not only for their physical needs but for their salvation and spiritual awakening. I am reminded that when I pray for the lost, I am aligning myself with the very will of God and paying forward the unheard prayers that were made for me. My life should reflect this desire by being open, welcoming, and willing to share the truth of the gospel when the opportunity arises. God's longing for people to know Him should shape my heart and guide my steps.
PRAYER:
Jesus, thank You for revealing Your heart in Your kind and gracious way. You desire that every person would come to know You and be saved. Forgive me for the times I have been ashamed or even silent about this truth. Give me a heart that mirrors Yours. A heart that longs for the salvation of all. Teach me to pray with purpose and passion for others and to be bold in sharing the truth in love. Amen
