Another passage using military terminology, Paul’s second letter to Timothy seems to get him ready for war. The Apostle knows the accompanying distresses of being a preacher of the Gospel. He doesn’t want false expectations to harm Timothy’s future, so he toughens him up in preparation.

One consolation; Paul makes it clear that God will personally avenge His ministers of any harm or debt they encounter.

No soldier goes to war at his own expense. Our military budget is limitless.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, we do trust You to keep us and sustain us as we carry out Your will here on earth. We find our refuge IN YOU.

DAILY READING: 2 Tim. 1-4