Today’s Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12 ESV: I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,
Christ Jesus is my only hope. Do you find strength and hope in Christ Jesus? I find strength in the mercy and patience of Jesus. Some days I only feel as if I am judged faithful to be unfaithful.
The grace of the Lord overflowed on Paul and it continues to overflow on us. Have we not acted ignorantly in our unbelief and/or disobedience? Jesus judged Paul faithful NOT because of Paul’s strength but in the faith and love of Jesus. Mercy turned Paul’s unfaithfulness into his strength and Jesus is doing the same for us.
I could challenge Paul for being the foremost sinner. However, Jesus’ perfect patience and grace is my strength. I do not have the strength on my own to make things right. But in the grace, patience, strength and love of Jesus I am saved. In Christ Jesus I am strong.
Where do you look for strength?
Today’s Prayer: Thank you Jesus for Your mercy, grace and peace that give me strength. Thank You for your unlimited and perfect patience with me and I pray through me You will show others how You fill us with love and strength to purify our hearts with a good conscience and a sincere faith. To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Tom Raines Jr.
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