Issue 13 - Day 1

2 Timothy 2

2 Timothy 2:4-7
4)  No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5)  And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6)  The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7)  Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

Life is all about deciding what is important to you. As Louis Giglio said, “Follow the trail of your time and money, and whatever you find at the end of the trail is what you worship.” The things that are truly important to you will be top of your todo list. If reading God’s word is top then that will be the first thing you do in the morning, and the last thing at night. If Facebook is top then I know when to find you posting!

Paul gives us three examples of priority choosers in this passage. None of them will work at all unless the priority given is the priority. A soldier who does not follow orders is not a soldier. An athlete taking drugs to win is not an athlete, and a farmer that does not harvest his crops is no farmer. What is it that you are doing in your life that misses the mark? A plumber whose work always leaks is no plumber. A computer consultant who can’t use a computer is just a consultant. A Christian who does not read and follow the words of God is no Christian.

The bible tells us, “by their fruit ye shall know them.” So, what fruit are you producing? You may be saved, and destined for heaven, but the word “Christian” means, one who is seen to be like Christ. If that is not you you then it is time to get serious about following God. read his word and do what it says. Seek first his kingdom, and to do his will.