December 13th and 14th

December 13th -- 2 Timothy 1

Please read - it's not a long chapter at all!

Verse 7. So is fear a sin? I don't think I want to answer that, but I will say that the Bible says it is not of God, but the devil. So fear really is doubt in the plan that God has for our eternal well-being, in a way. Fear implies we do not trust fully. So I'll let you ponder if that's sin or not. However, my point is, that fear is never from God. Don't let it take hold of you. Pray against it. Pray for peace. All it will do is hinder you - I'd know.


December 14th - 2 Timothy 3

Give it a read!

I guess I just wanna' say that the Bible really is important. Re-read verses 10-17 for the reasoning again, but basically it's our weapon. It's our way of fighting off the lies of the devil. Not knowing your Bible, God's book to us, is like walking into warfare without a weapon. Even if you defend yourself for a while, you'll be overrun before the battle's won. So get to know that book. I was never a Bible reader myself 'til I started. Now I'm in there daily and I'm often seeking passages aside from just this study. I use verses to make me feel better when I'm upset, find God's peace when I can't seem to, seek reassurance in my future in God's promises, or find direction in how I can be living for His Kingdom. P.S. The Bible works best when coupled with prayer. If one were the blade the other would be the hilt, together making your sword so you can fight.


God bless! Shalom!