DCLM Higher Everyday 11 April 2025 — The Treasure In Timothy
DCLM Higher Everyday 11 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Treasure In Timothy
Topic: The Treasure In Timothy
Text: Philippians 2:19-24
19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
23Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
24But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
Key Verse: “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. For I have no man like-minded, who will naturally care for your state” (Philippians 2:19, 20).
Message
Though Apostle John is often the one referred to as the apostle of love, Apostle Paul epitomized love, care, discipleship and diligence, both in words, and deeds. This can be gleaned from his writings, especially 1 Corinthians Chapter 13. So when he said that he had “no man like-minded,” it implies that Timothy, his son in the faith, resembled him, or followed his pattern – a chip off the old block. Timothy was loving, caring, diligent, obedient, righteous, and exemplary in character. Paul wrote that “as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.” He trusted Timothy as a man of integrity. He was a treasure.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 10 April 2025 – Go Stand In The Gap
Timothy was not just picked by Apostle Paul to visit the Philippians but because Paul was convinced beyond all doubts that his mentee would always give himself to selfless Christian service in spite of health challenges. We must study and acquire biblical and secular knowledge but also love and care for people as Paul and Timothy did in their bid to preach the gospel to the lost and mature the saints.
Quote: His son in the faith resembled him
Challenge: Develop the heart of love and care for others.
Prayer for today: Oh God, give me love for my brethren, in Jesus’ name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
