Title: “Growing in Faith: Building Yourself and Others”
SCRIPTURE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2).
In his letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul exhorts us to “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:2). These words underscore the importance of sharing the Word of God with others.
However, it’s crucial to remember that we should first strive to be “approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). This means that before we can effectively impact others with the Word, we must allow it to transform us from within.
Building yourself involves more than just being a conduit for the Word; it requires allowing the Word to shape your character, thoughts, and priorities. Romans 12:2 encourages us to renew our minds and align our interests with godly principles through the Word.
As you study and meditate on the Word, you not only strengthen your own faith but also become equipped to effectively teach and build up others. Remember, the servant of the Lord must be apt to teach (2 Timothy 2:24). Therefore, your journey to build and edify others begins with building and edifying yourself with the Word of God.
In your daily walk with God, may you continually grow in faith, allowing His Word to transform your life and enable you to be a blessing to others.
PRAYER
Dear Father, as I build myself with your Word, I experience its transformational power in my character; my mind is renewed, and my priorities are aligned with your divine principles. Thank you for the enablement to teach and share your Word effectively with others to build their faith strong, in Jesus’ Name.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 2:24 (KJV) And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient
Psalms 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Romans 12:2 (KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Colossians 3:16 (KJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 & Proverbs 8-9
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