DCLM Higher Everyday 14 September 2024 — The Treasure in Timothy
DCLM Higher Everyday 14 September 2024 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 likeminded, who will naturally care for your state” (Philippians 2: 19 -20).
Message
Timothy was a youth and spiritual son of Apostle Paul. Timothy possessed excellent qualities that are missing in the lives of many youths today. His life and work in the body of Christ was so remarkable that Paul confirmed that there was none that was like-minded like Timothy in following godly examples. Timothy was a selfless minister whom Paul trusted to take care of the Church in Philippi.
Also Read: Open Heaven 13 September 2024 – The Example of Elizabeth
Many so-called Christian youths are selfish and only think about their comfort. The Lord expects us to live a sacrificial life to edify the body of Christ and to win sinners to the kingdom. As a student, you can share what you have with your friends as it is more blessed to give than to receive. You also need to share the gospel of Christ with your unbelieving friends to help them see the need of surrendering their lives to Christ. We are talking about Timothy because he had good and godly treasures such as: holiness, love, obedience, diligence, trustworthiness and sacrificial service. Are you trustworthy like Timothy?
Quote: Timothy was a selfless minister
Challenge: Be a selfless believer
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to be selfless and trustworthy.
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)
