2 Timothy 2: As for you, my son, be
strong through the grace that is ours in union with Christ Jesus. 2 Take the teachings that you
heard me proclaim in the presence of many witnesses, and entrust them to
reliable people, who will be able to teach others also.
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After partying all
night, I went to bed. I woke up hours later in a haste that I had forgotten
something. “O no!” I said to myself. I had forgotten to open the dorm office
and I was the only one with the key. Many people were waiting on various
services. I rushed down and opened the office, but was fired because I had been
late before.
- I was not reliable.
- I was not dependable.
- I was not trustworthy.
Paul appeals to
Timothy to seek “reliable” teachers who can be entrusted with spreading the
Gospel. This may have been done to prevent someone who would twist the message
into profiteering or some other manipulation. The highest importance was to remain
strong in the grace of our LORD and Savior, JESUS.
My Observations
- Reliability is something GOD wants me to have so I can be entrusted with more precious things.
- Dependability is something GOD wants me to have so HE can send people to me and know I will rely on HIS message versus my hidden agenda.
- Trustworthy is something GOD wants me to be so I can be sent to the right place at the right time or be ready to speak HIS message in HIS way.
Faith has multiple
components, but one is being dependable. I mean, as a business owner or
employee, if I show up randomly, then I become unreliable. Same with GOD’s
message. If I am not reliable to speak on HIS behalf, HE will not entrust HIS
precious souls to me. In other words, HE will not send people who need to hear
about GOD to someone who will not speak on HIS behalf.
GOD wants
reliability. HE knows that times will get difficult and still wants me to be
reliable. Faith is also dependability. GOD is faithful to cleanse me of all unrighteousness
when I confess the to HIM. I am glad I can depend on HIM and hope HE can depend
on me.
Challenge
- What is so important that the writer seeks reliable people to teach?
- Have you ever ran into a situation where you needed a reliable source but could not find it?
- Will you be the reliable source GOD needs so HE can entrust HIS plan and message to you today?
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