“If one dear saint of God had perished, so might all; if one of the covenant ones be lost, so may all be; - then there is no gospel promise true, but the Bible is a lie, and there is nothing in it worthy my acceptance.”  C.H. Spurgeon

What advice would you give to someone if you knew that you were talking to them for the last time? Would you give them a verse – a quote – a life goal?  Would you challenge them to do more or be more? Maybe you would link them to something bigger than life – like to God. That is what Paul did for Timothy – linked him to the Gospel of God. This was important since the circumstances of Paul were so dire – he was in prison and on death row. When things are impossible – the truly important things are in focus – relationships (like family) and faith (rekindled) and even hope (until that day!) are the main topics of Paul.  

Sunday I will take us into Paul’s letter to Timothy. We will hear the passion and the purpose but nothing of despair or disappointment. When Paul invited Timothy to ‘walk with me’ there was always a chance it could end this way. Over the next few weeks, we will give attention to the resolve and the determination of the Apostle.  We will ask ourselves if also trust God ‘until that day’ or did we think it was just a stroll through the park?  

When we know who we are walking with in life – there is no fear where He leads us!

See you Sunday – 

Pastor Mike