YOUR OWN TIMOTHY

Today's reading: 1 Corinthians 3-4

"That is the very reason I am sending Timothy--to help you do this. For he is my beloved and trustworthy child in the Lord. He will remind you of what I teach about Christ Jesus in all the church wherever I go." 1 Corinthians 4:17 NLT

Paul asked Timothy to be among the new believers as a sort of buddy, mentor, example and representative.

Paul wanted the new Christians to excel, to grow, to not waiver in their commitment or in their testimonies among the community.

Paul desired that these babies in Christ grew with fervor, with excitement and with a closer-than-a-brother friend beside them.

Paul knew he couldn't be everywhere, so he appointed fellas like Timothy to fill in the gap.

Do you have a Timothy? A great Christian friend who keeps you to task? Who prays for and with you? Who calls it like he/she sees it? Who spurs you on in your walk with the Lord?

Find a Timothy. Or a Timothea. Find a godly believer to grow with and beside.