SCRIPTURE:
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it.”
2 Timothy 3:14
OBSERVATION:
Paul is writing to Timothy, encouraging him to remain steadfast in the truths he has been taught. Paul warns him and us of evil people and imposters who will deceive and be deceived, but then he gives this powerful charge: “But as for you…” signaling a call to a higher standard. Timothy is reminded to continue walking in the truth, not because of tradition, but because he has been personally convinced of the Gospel and knows the integrity and credibility of his teachers.
APPLICATION:
Today Iʻm challenged to spiritual integrity and consistency in a world filled with shifting beliefs and moral confusions. I’m reminded that in times of uncertainty, it’s vital to stay steafast and rooted in the truth. Like Timothy, I’ve had mentors, clouds of witnesses, who have faithfully taught and lived Godʻs word to me. Their lives, example and convictions aren’t things to be taken lightly.
In seasons of doubt or temptation, I need to reflect on when I first believed and trust the foundation that has been laid, the shoulders on which I stand. Smaturity doesn’t come from chasing the new or trendy but from continuing in the truth I already know. There’s a richness in remembering who taught me, how they lived, and why their testimony gives credibility to the message they passed down.
Iʻm also challenged me to be a faithful mentor to others. To steward my spiritual influence. Am I living in a way that confirms the truth of the gospel? Would someone be able to look at my life and be convinced of Christ because of how I live? Are my shoulders built on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ which can hold and handle anything?
PRAYER:
Jesus, thank You for the faithful men and women who taught me Your Word, those who invested in my life and modeled a real and sincere faith. Help me to honor their legacy by continuing in the truth I have learned. Keep me grounded when the world tries to pull me away from what is right. Help me to be a faithful teacher and example to those You’ve placed in my life. May my life reflect the Gospel in a way that others can follow. Let me not be wavered by the winds of culture, but instead, steadfast and rooted in Your Word. Amen.
