Who is God like? V. 1 God lifted Paul up as apostle to inform others of the promise regarding life in Jesus. Even today God works to fill the world, which has no life, with life through Jesus the light of life. He appoints man for his work according to his will and fills this world with life in Christ through them. The source of Paul’s strength of living as Christ’ apostle was his knowledge of God’s will. Do I know the purpose that God has for me? Vv. 6,7 God, who established the church, shared the gifts of God with the workers of the church. The church is built not by human resources, but worked out with all good gifts that God poured out with his grace. It is a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline that is not frustrated or fearful in any situation. Have our gifts, which were given from God in Christ, shriveled up because we have grown weary? Pray for the Holy Spirit to fan into flames so that you can get back up.
What lesson is God teaching me? V. 2 Paul asks for God’s grace, mercy, and peace for Timothy, beloved son of the gospel and faith. This is because God is the source that restores our power completely. How do I expect to lift up my brothers and sisters?
Let me remember God’s grace and be bold in suffering for the gospel.
