Jeremiah 48, Jeremiah 49:1-6, 2 Timothy 1, Proverbs 8:22-31
2 Timothy 1:13-14 (ESV)
“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard
from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who
dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.”
In 2 Timothy 1:13–14, Paul writes his second letter to
Timothy, instructing him on how to carry on his standards for teaching the Word
of the Lord. Paul urges Timothy to hold firmly to the sound teachings he
learned from him and reminds him to preach the Word of Father-God with faith
and love rooted in the truth of Scripture. He also tells Timothy to rely on the
guidance of the Holy Spirit to protect and preserve the message of Jesus
Christ.
In today’s culture, we see many ways people interpret the
message of the Bible. Too often, verses are taken out of context and preached
as truth. As believers, we must rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us in
understanding Scripture correctly. I’ve made it a personal practice to read the
entire Bible each year so that I can dwell daily in the Word of the Lord. As I
grow and change, I’ve noticed that certain verses speak to me differently
depending on what’s happening in my life. Sometimes, a passage takes on new
meaning as my relationship with God the Father deepens.
What has become clear to me over the years is that I need
the Holy Spirit’s guidance to discern what a Bible verse means to me at this
particular moment in my walk with God. The Spirit’s direction helps me stay
aligned with the will of Father-God and His plan for my life.
If these verses stir something in your heart today—if you
feel drawn to put your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gave us the Holy
Spirit to guide us in every area of life—this could be your moment. Open your
heart to Him. Speak to Him out loud the following prayer. Tell Him you trust
Him, that you want to walk with Him, and welcome His presence into your life.
God is faithful, and He’s ready to meet you right where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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