10.22.8 "Know the One you Trust"

"Know the One you Trust"

Jeremiah 39:1-41:18
2 Timothy 1:1-18
Psalm 90:1-91:16
Proverbs 26:1-2

In Paul's second letter to Timothy he says, "And God has chosen me to be his missionary, to preach to the Gentiles and teach them. That is whey I am suffering here in jail and I am certainly not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to safely guard all that I have given him until the day of his return. Hold tightly to the pattern of truth I taught you, especially concerning the faith and love Christ Jesus offers you." 2 Timothy 1:11-13

There are several things to note, but first think of this: Paul is in jail BECAUSE he's been chosen by God. Paul understands that it's not a diversion from God's plan, it's a part of it! Oh, that we would all have that kind confidence in the midst of trials.

The main phrase to focus on today is "I know the one in whom I trust." Now THAT'S a great place to be! I'm thinking that most of the people reading this DEVO can say that with a fairly decent amount of certainty. You KNOW the one in whom you trust. But each one of us need to realize that we are surrounded by people who don't. I'm not just talking about the unbeliever. I'm talking about believers who have not grown in discipleship and have fallen into the trap of "circumstantial theology".

Little things can get in and throw the life of the believer way off course if they do not heed what Paul instructs Timothy in verse 13: "Hold tightly to the pattern of truth I taught you..." We need to understand the tremendous importance of disciplining our minds to the knowledge of God through His word. Studying his character helps us know His voice.

Wherever you are in your growth in Christ, you need to be helping those around you to know the one in whom they trust. Too many Christians are attempting to live a double life. They believe one thing in church and when they read their word. They believe it with all their heart! But that belief system is shut off when troubles and trials come. Circumstantial theology kicks in, and some of the wackiest decisions are made having nothing to do with truth. Then they are in a mess, and wonder what happened to their Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship.

If you've ever wondered why it's important to be in God's house and in Sunday School and Wednesday night activities, realize that when we are together with other believers we are strengthening our resolve to know the one we trust. We are reinforcing that which is true. Then, when the trial comes to challenge the depth of our resolve, we can say with confidence that We KNOW him and He will carry us through!

Know God. That simple instruction can bring you safely through some incredible storms. It can also equip you to help someone else weather their storm!




Through the Power of the Spirit,
Live the DREAM!

P Greg


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