The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” vss. 11-13
2 Timothy 2:8-13
These verses are thought to be part of an ancient Christian hymn and review some of the basic truths that are important for believers to remember. We are encouraged to endure in our faith and not to deny Christ like Peter did. It may be that suffering will be in our future as it was for Paul. The refrain is familiar. But then there is this amazing verse, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful–for he cannot deny himself.” What an incredible word of hope, really the bedrock of the gospel. On Christ the solid Rock we stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Christ will be the Rock always, no matter how far we stray. Even if we are faithless, Christ will remain faithful. That’s what rocks do! What good news this is for us and for our children and grandchildren! We can stop worrying right now! God’s steadfast mercy never departs from us–there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. Even on our worst days, those times when we’ve behaved so poorly, and exposed our brokenness for all to see, God remains faithful and forgiveness is ours. God cannot not be God! Praise God!
Thought for the Day: When have I been faithless?
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