Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave Timothy the requirements for serving as deacon, “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” (1 Timothy 3:8-9 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was sent to reach the Gentiles, “For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.” (1 Timothy 2:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19a ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because the forgiveness of Christ overcomes my past record, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul warns against false teaching, “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” (1 Timothy 1:2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because we pray for one another, “To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because our faith grows abundantly and the love for one another increases, “Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.” (2 Thessalonians 1:4 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday