Bible Verse of The Day – 4-3-23

2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV) 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

As Paul exhorted Timothy to be strong in his faith, he warned Timothy of things to come.

He told of false teachers, people who would flock to those false teachers, etc. And he warned Timothy to be watchful, endure afflictions, and be prepared to preach the word under any circumstance.

Then, in verse 7, above, he penned these well-known words. Some might view those words as a summary of sorts, where Paul simply reassured Timothy that he himself had been diligent in his work for the kingdom of God.

While it is indeed that, it is also much more.

If we look at that verse closely, we will see that Paul is giving us a list of things that are necessary in our walk with God.

He fought the good fight.

Paul faced many adversaries and many harsh situations after he became a follower of Christ. His life was anything but easy. And yet, he persevered, never abandoning his call.

He finished the race.

No matter what Paul faced, he stayed the course. He never surrendered. He never turned his back on God.

He kept the faith.

Paul’s faith never faltered. In fact, one might say that as he forged ahead through all the difficulties he faced in his lifetime, his faith likely grew stronger as he saw God move in so many ways.

That faith ultimately cost him his life. But Paul never gave up the fight. He was faithful to the very end.

Likewise, we should use Paul’s life as an example.

How do we do that?

We fight the good fight. We finish the race. We keep the faith.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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