Scripture to Read: 2 Timothy 4:1-2
We continue to hear what God has to say to us through 2 Timothy 4:1-2. As we saw yesterday, God has commanded us to always be ready to preach His Truth. Today we read how God tells us to use His Word. As we know, God’s Word is “living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). God uses His Word, as we share it and live it, to transform all areas of our lives and the lives of others. God commands us to use His Word to “reprove” others. To "reprove" means correcting other believers who are walking in disobedience to our Lord or teaching incorrect doctrine. God also tells us to use His Word to “rebuke.” We rebuke others through God's Truth because they are willingly living in sin. We must be gentle as we rebuke believers living in sin (Galatians 6:1-2) and we must love them enough to rebuke them even if it is uncomfortable. God also tells us to use His Word to “exhort” other believers. God’s Word breathes life into us, as believers, and gives us the encouragement we need for each day (1 Peter 1:23-25; James 1:21-25; Matthew 7:24-27). God’s Word is the best source of encouragement for every believer. Finally, as we invest God’s Word in others, we do it with great patience, faithfully sharing His Truth to all.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about how we are to live His Truth and share His Truth in the lives of others?
2. How are you living out God’s Truth each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!