Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Read 2 Timothy 3:1
You should know this, Timothy,that in the last days there will be very difficult times.2 Timothy 3:1
Much has already been written on sanctity and morality. The logic and the conclusions make good sense. What concerns me, however, is not what is stated but what is left unsaid. There is technical data from the medical world and the legal profession, psychological insights, political policies, even practical advice.
Read 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,but of power, love, and self-discipline.2 Timothy 1:7
An enormous amount of emotion swirls in the abortion arena, as it has for decades. In light of conflicting voices on the horizon and the undeniable reality that the issue isn’t going away and will not automatically solve itself, why would I write on something this controversial, this thorny? A few answers come to mind.
Read Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and powerful.It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword,cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow.It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.Hebrews 4:12
Read 2 Timothy 4:1–2
I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus,who will someday judge the living and the deadwhen he comes to set up his Kingdom:Preach the word of God.Be prepared, whether the time is favourable or not.Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourageyour people with good teaching.(2 Timothy 4:1–2)
Read 2 Timothy 4:3–4
For a time is coming when people will no longer listento sound and wholesome teaching.They will follow their own desiresand will look for teachers who will tell themwhatever their itching ears want to hear.They will reject the truth and chase after myths.(2 Timothy 4:3–4)
Read 2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God.We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.(2 Corinthians 10:5)
Read 1 Peter 2:13–17
Read Acts 5:29
We must obey God rather than any human authority.(Acts 5:29)
Read Acts 2:41
Those who believed what Peter saidwere baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.(Acts 2:41)
Sometimes we idealize the first church on record as a model of perfection. Perhaps the setting was more ideal, but it certainly wasn’t idyllic. It was more pristine, but not perfect. They had challenges, just as we do. However, some of their struggles were far greater than ours.
Read Ephesians 1:22–23
God has put all things under the authority of Christand has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ,who fills all things everywhere with himself.(Ephesians 1:22–23)
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