Comments on: Day 10 ~ II Timothy 2:10 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:30:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah Espineda http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Sarah Espineda Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:42:37 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-952 Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity.”

]]> By: Chad http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-890 Chad Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:40:35 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-890 So true David...I often ask myself if I would be able to endure persecution for Christ's sake? Do I love Him that much? Though it should never be a fear, I believe we must count the cost for following Christ and be prepared to suffer for Him. I was recently skimming over some articles in "The Voice of the Martyrs." And I was overwhelmed with how trivial many of the things were that worried or concerned me in comparison to the suffering that many of them were going through for Jesus' sake. May God give us all grace to be consumed with the things that really count for eternity. So true David…I often ask myself if I would be able to endure persecution for Christ’s sake? Do I love Him that much? Though it should never be a fear, I believe we must count the cost for following Christ and be prepared to suffer for Him.
I was recently skimming over some articles in “The Voice of the Martyrs.” And I was overwhelmed with how trivial many of the things were that worried or concerned me in comparison to the suffering that many of them were going through for Jesus’ sake.
May God give us all grace to be consumed with the things that really count for eternity.

]]> By: Sarah Espineda http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Sarah Espineda Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:12:45 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-888 The Greek word for “endure” in this verse is the same Greek word for “endured” in Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Just as Jesus endured the cross, Paul did the same. And I am motivated to follow their examples. Endure means “to remain under, that is, to endure or sustain a load of miseries, adversities, persecutions or provocations in faith and patience.” Paul endured all this to bring the Gospel to others! How much more I should joyfully endure the every-day things and circumstances that surround me at home, like the realistic examples David listed. And not just endure them, but endure them with patience. Patience! That reminded me of the verse in Hebrews 12:1 which instructs us to “run with patience the race that is set before us” I remember a few years ago when I “saw” for the first time that word in the verse. This race we are in requires patience. And when it sometimes seems that things are not going anywhere (and I am in the Lord's will), that is where the patience, long-suffering, and endurance come in. That was a whole new eye-opener for me. As I learn from the experiences God brings me through at home, I then can be better prepared for whatever He brings me through in the future. And in this day and age, who knows what the future holds?! That is really neat that you both were able to meet Brother Yun personally! A family friend gave us his book a while ago and I was able to browse through his amazing story. The Greek word for “endure” in this verse is the same Greek word for “endured” in Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Just as Jesus endured the cross, Paul did the same. And I am motivated to follow their examples.

Endure means “to remain under, that is, to endure or sustain a load of miseries, adversities, persecutions or provocations in faith and patience.” Paul endured all this to bring the Gospel to others! How much more I should joyfully endure the every-day things and circumstances that surround me at home, like the realistic examples David listed. And not just endure them, but endure them with patience. Patience! That reminded me of the verse in Hebrews 12:1 which instructs us to “run with patience the race that is set before us” I remember a few years ago when I “saw” for the first time that word in the verse. This race we are in requires patience. And when it sometimes seems that things are not going anywhere (and I am in the Lord’s will), that is where the patience, long-suffering, and endurance come in. That was a whole new eye-opener for me. As I learn from the experiences God brings me through at home, I then can be better prepared for whatever He brings me through in the future. And in this day and age, who knows what the future holds?!

That is really neat that you both were able to meet Brother Yun personally! A family friend gave us his book a while ago and I was able to browse through his amazing story.

]]> By: Robert http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Robert Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:09:02 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-887 Very well said, David! I remember being inspired by reading Brother Yun's book, <a href="http://www.staddonfamily.com/2007/02/04/book-report-the-heavenly-man/" rel="nofollow">The Heavenly Man</a>, after hearing him speak <a href="http://www.staddonfamily.com/2007/01/25/stories-from-the-philippines/" rel="nofollow">in the Philippines</a>. What an incredible testimony of God's faithfulness! Very well said, David! I remember being inspired by reading Brother Yun’s book, The Heavenly Man, after hearing him speak in the Philippines. What an incredible testimony of God’s faithfulness!

]]> By: Sarah Poss http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-886 Sarah Poss Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:17:48 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-886 Thank you all so very much for your insightful and encouraging posts, sharing what God has impressed on your heart about the verse of II Timothy for the day!! Although I have not been able to check the website every day, I have really enjoyed reading what all of you have written and I have been blessed by each illustration/application! Thank you so much for encouraging us to memorize II Timothy! It is one of my favorite chapters and it is fun to know that there are others memorizing it at the same time that I am! May God continue to bless each one that has committed to memorize His Word with many rich insights as we continue this journey through II Timothy! Thank you all so very much for your insightful and encouraging posts, sharing what God has impressed on your heart about the verse of II Timothy for the day!! Although I have not been able to check the website every day, I have really enjoyed reading what all of you have written and I have been blessed by each illustration/application!

Thank you so much for encouraging us to memorize II Timothy! It is one of my favorite chapters and it is fun to know that there are others memorizing it at the same time that I am!

May God continue to bless each one that has committed to memorize His Word with many rich insights as we continue this journey through II Timothy!

]]> By: Mandy Graham http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-885 Mandy Graham Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:03:13 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-885 Wow! Way to draw the reader in and make it real for what it really was. Thanks for making this passage so applicable to our somewhat regular, easier seeming lives. It's also very true that in our current days many people are being persecuted by even the church itself. Good reminder that in all circumstances we should do whatever is necessary to stay true to the Lord. Wow! Way to draw the reader in and make it real for what it really was. Thanks for making this passage so applicable to our somewhat regular, easier seeming lives. It’s also very true that in our current days many people are being persecuted by even the church itself. Good reminder that in all circumstances we should do whatever is necessary to stay true to the Lord.

]]> By: James Staddon http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/comment-page-1/#comment-882 James Staddon Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:23:50 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-10-ii-timothy-210/#comment-882 Very powerful, David. It is only by the grace and strengh of God that one can suffer for the good of his persecuters. Most American Christians do not face direct physical persecution today, but the advancement of liberal groups is unbelievable. Visit <a href="http://www.silencingchristians.com" rel="nofollow">www.silencingchristians.com</a> and you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how American Crhistians are enduring hardship in the 21st century. Very powerful, David. It is only by the grace and strengh of God that one can suffer for the good of his persecuters.

Most American Christians do not face direct physical persecution today, but the advancement of liberal groups is unbelievable. Visit http://www.silencingchristians.com and you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how American Crhistians are enduring hardship in the 21st century.

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