Meditation

Good morning Reader,

In this opening chapter of 1 Timothy, Paul dedicates himself to persuading Timothy to stay in Ephesus...and uses the example of himself as an encouragement to Timothy.

As the worst of sinners, saved by grace and put to work, he holds up his own story as proof that no one is beyond mercy or useless to God.

His past didn't disqualify him. His ignorance and unbelief didn't excuse his sin, though they invited mercy. What saved him was exceedingly abundant grace.

Thinking about all this, Paul breaks into praise of the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God.

This hymn is inspired by verse 17 and not only makes a good accompaniment to today's work but will put joy in your heart for the day ahead.

If you do only one thing this morning, click through on this hymn and sing along...you can catch up on the copy work tomorrow.

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Today's verses are 1 Timothy 1:12-17

¹² And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;¹³ although I was before a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

¹⁴ The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁵ The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

¹⁶ However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

¹⁷ Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Encouragement

⁸ But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Andy

God's Word In Your Hand

David Guzik's commentary on 1st Timothy is comprehensive, useful, and in-depth.

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