December 31, 2022 … Finishing Strongly …
Berry Patch Devotions in 2021</u> - Day 365
Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ... Please take the time to take in song and lyrics from Nichole Nordeman, singing … Legacy … poignantly singing of how we can leave a legacy of faith by being steadfast in follow Christ as Lord.
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Highlight Passage: … 2Timothy 4:7 [NLT] …
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
…Paul testifies to Timothy (and all faithful Christians) how he had finished strong in following Christ.
Highlight Passage (Context): … 2Timothy 4:1-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… The Apostle Paul declares he has been thru much but has finished strong in the faith.
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Reference Passage: … Deuteronomy 6:5-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… God, thru Moses, commands His chosen and faithful followers to keep the faith and pass it on to the following generations.
Reference Passage: … Psalms 145:4-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… God, thru King David, instructs God’s people to pass along the mighty acts and wonders of the Lord to their children and following generations.
Reference Passage: … John 15:5-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… Jesus commands His disciples on how to be fruitful by abiding in Him and faithfully following His will and His ways.
Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 11:1 [NLT] …
1 And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
… Paul confidently exhorts fellow Christians to follow Him as he follows and imitates God’s will and the ways of Christ.
Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 2:2 [NLT] …
2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
… Paul instructs Timothy (and all faithful followers) to pass along those elements of Christlikeness that he had passed along to other Christians.
My Devotional Journal: Today's Our Daily Bread author, Winn Collier … AT THIS LINK … tells of the inspirational story of a 103 year old woman, Man Kaur from India, who won several gold medals at the World Masters Athletic Competition in Poland (see photo), where she desired to leave a legacy of finishing strong for others who might follow her example of life-long effort.
And the ODB author also made reference to the legacy of faith left by the Apostle Paul, in the highlight passage, writing to Timothy how Paul had kept the faith and left a legacy of following Christ right to the end of his life. And these examples of long-lasting faith and disciplined endurance today certainly call me out, … challenging me to take inventory on this last day of the year and move forward into the New Year, trying to do more to leave a legacy of faith for others to follow me (just as Paul exhorted other Christians in 1Cor 11:1).
Let’s finish stronger this year!! … Are you with me?
My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for giving me Your enduring grace to follow You more diligently this year.
My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray that all reading here will join me, … to do all we can to follow You more diligently, Lord, and to lead others to compete in the race of life more strongly. Amen
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1 comment:
Amen..happy New year.!
Amen!
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