July 31, 2025 - When Paul writes II Timothy, he is an aged soldier of the cross. He is facing death and writes this letter to young Timothy, his son in the gospel. In chapter 1 and verse 12 he writes a beautiful passage when he says, “I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him.” It is a touching and inspiring picture.
Paul poses himself as one possessing something of untold value which is in danger of being lost. It is something that he alone cannot protect, yet he has found in Jesus Christ a safe protector. That possession is his soul, something more valuable than any wealth. It is undying and immortal.
Paul was well acquainted with Jesus. He had seen him personally on the road to Damascus. He had known Jesus through years of prayer and providence. Yet, we may also know Jesus through the experience of the Bible carefully studied and through our own time of prayer and beholding his presence in our own lives.
May we reflect carefully upon the value of our soul and the certainty of judgment. We know that if we commit our lives to Christ and live his kind of life, the faith that sustained Paul and inspired Timothy will see us safely to victory also.
It’s something to think about. . . tbp
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