GOD’S PROMISE – OUR HOPE
READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-9
This passage of scripture is a specific warning about the conditions that it prophesies. It provides a long list of predicted ungodly behaviors to be expected. It is possible, with very little effort, to observe these behaviors in abundance around us in the world today. For example, verse 2 says there will be disobedience to parents. We see behaviors that are much worse than disobedience. Children are taking their parents to court, divorcing their parents and, horrifically, even murdering them. Even so the Lord has not abandoned us to the conditions listed 2 Timothy 3 that now surround us. It is certainly not His nature to desert His people. Instead, in chapter 4 and verse 18 of the same book, the Bible promises, “And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom.” Now, in the time that is upon us, it can not be denied that ungodliness abounds in the world. In addition to that, the same source that has accurately predicted today’s conditions, also further warns of worse to come. Even in view of that reality, the fact remains that we need not be discouraged. We can continue to trust in our faithful God. He has promised to deliver and preserve His people! That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. What is one way that you expect the Lord will deliver and preserve?
