BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME
Today's reading: Jeremiah 51:15-64, 2 Timothy 4, Proverbs 15:1-9

"But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength,.." 2 Timothy 4:17 NLT

My Life Application Bible study notes say this about today's verse...

With his mentor in prison and his church in turmoil, Timothy was probably not feeling very brave. Paul may have been subtly telling Timothy that the Lord had called Timothy to preach and would give him the courage to continue to do so. God always gives us strength to do what he has commanded. This strength may not be evident, however, until we step out in faith and actually begin doing the task.

Maybe, just maybe, I have found you today in a not so courageous condition. Maybe your life is kinda of smelly right now, things are topsy-turvy and quite honestly, you are scared. It might be you don't feel surrounded by warriors of faith but more folks who are sucking the life out of you. Maybe your faith-tank is feeling terribly, horribly drained.

Friend, God stands beside you.

As He did for Timothy.

As He was doing for Paul.

As He has done for countless numbers of His children over the ages.

As He will continue to do until He has us standing beside Him in heaven.

So, go ahead, and do the hard thing. Do it again. And again, when necessary.

Trust He is beside you when you are doing what He is calling you to do.