“As for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing those from whom you learned.” (2 Timothy 3:14, HCSB)
It is so easy to believe during those times when God is doing something amazing in your life. But what happens when we are in the midst of those average run-of-the-mill days? The days which seem ordinary, unexciting, mundane even?
Tucked away in this small epistle I found a verse which instructs me for those very times:
- We continue. This word means, “to remain, abide, to stand firm” (New Testament Lexical Aids). We are to hold onto, gripping tightly to what we already know. It calls for, demands even, that we live with a fierce commitment to those truths we have learned.
- We must know well the truths we have been taught. We can adhere to these truths because we know and are persuaded of the trustworthiness of our God. We must know God’s Word so that we are convinced to the very marrow in our bones that His Word is truth. The Truth. May we not feel the need to go in search of “new truths” but remain in the truth we have learned.
- We must know our teachers. May we know, without a doubt, those from whom we are learning. May their lives point us to Jesus not only in word, but by the very example and testimony of their lives.
In the middle of those quiet and unassuming days, may we stick with what we have learned and believed. We keep praying. We keep reading God’s Word. We keep showing up for church. We keep serving. We keep giving.
*For it is as we continue that we will find ourselves “thoroughly equipped for every good work” (verse 17).
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Those simple words “stick with it” pack a punch. God doesn’t ask for one day, He asks for all of our days to remain in Him. Great thoughts this morning!
Yes, Mary, all of our days. It’s cumulative, isn’t it? One day a time. Sticking with it. Amazing process with Him.
This is insightful and power packed. God Bless you and continue to encourage you.
Thank you, Ifeoma. May He continue to be with you each day as well – strengthening & encouraging you.
Great post! Echos what I was reading this morning in Romans 4:13-25. “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” To have faith like Abraham, our great guide in “sticking with it”.
Oh my gosh,Kathryn, I just shared verse 21 with someone a few minutes ago. I think that verse is the best definition of faith. You always bless me with your thoughts!
Thanks for cheering us on to “stick with it” – love the way you unpack scripture! Thank you so much for sharing on the #raralinkup today. Have a great day,
Kim Stewart
http://www.kimstewartinspired.com
You always encourage, Kim, which makes it a joy to join in each week.
“Know the truths we have been taught.” So true! I can’t tell you how many times God has tried to teach me something, and then I conveniently forget it and head around that mountain once again:) Oh how amazing He is to be so patient with us! These are all great lessons. Thank you for sharing!
Oh can I ever related to “going around the mountain”. While I am grateful for His patience, how I pray I start learning the first time round 🙂 So glad you stopped & shared.
Stick with it…I needed to hear that today and need to remind myself of it on the days when I want to give up! Thanks, Joanne!
Holly, we all so need that reminder now & then. It’s part of what makes online friends such a blessing. We never know where our needed word will come from but we know it will come just when we need it. Have a wonderful Tues.!
I really like number three – remember and knowing our teachers. That is what i forget during those dull or dark times. Thanks for pointing that out….
Jean, in these days we are living in, I think it is important to know who we are learning from so that we know their teaching lines up with God’s Word. May our hearts grow in discernment.
OH yes… so much wisdom and faith stirred up here, my friend! Thank you for this post!
No Turning Back – keep on keeping on. Yes have teachers you can trust, but keep your Bible handy, because even a good teacher who you know – can slip in their opinion that contradicts the Word of God. Yes do also study on your own and know what the Bible says. Be careful what Christian books you read, and again know the author. Thanks for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.
Hazel, as you have pointed out, may we be very careful with what we absorb as truth. May God’s Word always be our plumb line.
“Fierce commitment” … I love this! Great words. Visiting from #RaRaLinkup. 🙂
We must always remain intentional in our walk — may our hearts be fiercely committed.