2 Timothy 3:14-17 – “You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about.  You know who taught you ¹⁵ and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered what I was reading and hearing, my heart rejoiced and wept.   I wept for the world and the too-frequent impotence, fear, and doubt living in God’s people.   I rejoiced in God.   I rejoiced in the possibilities He has provided.  I rejoiced in His continual unveiling of Himself.  I rejoiced in truth!  I rejoiced in the fruit that obedience (explicit obedience) brings.  I rejoiced in life!

Paul warned Timothy about the conditions of the last days.   But he gave him something that reveals our anchor to keep us in ALL storms.  2 Timothy 3:15-17 is vital.  Paul reminded Timothy of the value and power of truth leading to everlasting life.  Remember that Jesus said, ‘You shall KNOW (intimacy with) the Truth, and that Truth will make you Free!”   That truth penetrates and permeates your entire being.  It is a place attainable but not always attained or maintained.

2 Timothy 3:16- “Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,”

The result – verse 17 – “Then you will be God’s servant, fully mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God gives you.” 

We must be careful not to make the Bible an idol but remember that in the Word is The Word!   It is who is God!   His very nature and essence oozes forth from the pages.  That’s why every time we read it, something new is seen.  It is living and powerful because God put Himself in every line.

As we see, we embrace and obey God’s directive.  We make life about us, but it never has been.  Many difficulties come because we seek ourselves more than Him.

2 Timothy 2:11-13 – “You can trust these words:  if we were joined to Him in His death, then we are joined to Him in His life!  If we are joined to Him in His sufferings, then we will reign together with Him in His triumph.  But if we disregard Him, Then He will disregard us.  But even if we are faithless, He will still be full of faith, for He Never wavers in His faithfulness to us!”  Wow!

We have the Name, the Blood, the Spirit, and the Living Word; therefore, “How Can We Fail?” 

Live each day knowing that you can’t lose with the stuff Jesus has provided, that’s the stuff I choose to use!