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2 Timothy

2 Timothy 
Day 
Day 95

"But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me..."

Text: 2 Timothy 4:17

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD

The apostle’s faith in the Lord stood him in good stead. Though there were painful moments when trusted friends proved themselves unfaithful, God invariably showed His faithfulness to His servant.

“But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me,
so that the message might be preached fully through me,
and that all the Gentiles might hear.
Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and
preserve me for His heavenly kingdom.
To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!”

2 Timothy 4:17-18

1. Extolling the faithfulness of God

a) The Lord’s Presence
“But the Lord stood with me…” 2 Timothy 4:17
b) Strength for ministry
“And strengthened me…” 2 Timothy 4:17
c) Divine deliverance
“I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.” 2 Timothy 4:17
d) Divine protection (in God’s will)
i) “And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work…” 2 Timothy 4:18
ii) “And preserve me for His heavenly kingdom.” 2 Timothy 4:18

2. A special plan in mind

a) It concerns the message of the gospel.
“That the message might be preached fully through me…” 2 Timothy 4:17
b) It concerns the Gentiles.
“And that all the Gentiles might hear.” 2 Timothy 4:17

3. Giving glory to God forever and ever. Amen!

a) Giving of glory to God was a consistent practice of the apostle Paul.
b) There were so many reasons why there was such a strong and genuine sense of heartfelt gratitude.
i) Personal experience of Divine deliverance.
ii) Personal involvement of the Lord in his life and ministry.
iii) Personal conviction of faith that became stronger with each experience of a faithful God.
iv) Profound proof of what it means to serve a good and glorious Saviour and Lord.
v) Practice of giving praise and glory to the Lord in the spirit of thanksgiving of humble and true servants of God.