Scripture to Read: 1 Timothy 6:13-16
God has given us His Word so we can live for Him and overcome the battles in this life. In 1 Timothy 6:13-16, through Paul, God specifically tells Timothy (and us) that we must walk in obedience to His Word. As we walk in obedience to our Lord, we also must not stumble so that no one can find any fault in our life. We might think that living faultless is an impossible task, but this is what God requires of us. The problem is, we will stumble at times and that is why Christ died for us and why we need Him as our Lord. Christ has given us His Spirit, and through His power in us, we are able to fulfill this command (read 2 Peter 1:5-9). It is our choice to submit to God and His Word so that we do live above reproach in this very sin-filled world. We live for our Lord Jesus Christ knowing He is coming back for us (His bride, the church, every Christian). We also must live with the great expectation of our Lord’s return. To live with an expectant heart means we live each day ready to meet Him in the clouds when the trumpet sounds (read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Our Lord Jesus Christ is the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords, and He alone cannot die. Life is found in Christ and He alone is our life (read Colossians 3:4); that is why we live for Him.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about living a life that is above reproach?
2. How are you striving to live for Christ and honor Him in all you do and say?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!