August 19
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2 TIMOTHY 2
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself. – 2 Timothy 2:8-13
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2 TIMOTHY 1 RESSURECTION PROMISE
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
Do not be discouraged when you are faced with suffering
For Jesus suffered the ultimate way so that we can stop sinning
Even though we think that we are bound with our sinfulness
The word of God will lead us all to freedom and righteousness.
So, let us bear the trials and adversities that come our way
If we suffer for the sake of Christ, we are on the right path
Even if we are persecuted and rejected, let us stay faithful
Those who believe in him are promised life eternal.
If we die with him, we will also be given life again
Let us not be afraid of death because it is actually gain
When we physically die, we can be reconciled with our Lord
We can look up to the promise of the new heaven and new earth.
Press on and endure hardships for the sake of the body of Christ
You will reap rewards in heaven and will gain the crown of life
He promised recompense to all those who suffer for him
If you endure, you will also reign over the power of sin.
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REFLECTION
• Why should we never be afraid of physical death if we are true believers?
• What did Paul mean in verse 10 when he said he will endure everything for the sake of the elect that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus?