Dave Gudgel - April 7, 2019
Always On My Mind - 2 Timothy 1:1-5
If you pay attention to what a person talks about and prays about, you can get a pretty good read on what’s on their mind.
And there are a lot of things that can be on a person’s mind. From fun to work. From happy thoughts to sad thoughts. From conflict and stress to peace. From God’s words to worldly wisdom. From anger and bitterness to love. From despair to hope. From “What college should I go to?” to “What’s for dinner?” You get the idea.
So what does this have to do with you? A lot. The things that are always on your mind are indicators of what’s most important to you in your life. And while there are a lot of things in life that are important in their own way, only a few are most important. Two of those most important things that should always be on our minds as believers, will come into focus as we begin our study today in the book of 2 Timothy. They are two matters that were on the Apostle Paul’s mind, that made him the amazing person he was, even to his dying day.
From Series: "Rock Solid"
This Week's Sermon: "Still Running Strong"
Finishing what we start isn’t easily done in a world that is filled with conflict, push back, boredom, and hardship in abundant measure. Comparatively speaking, starting a new project, a new book, a new job, a new relationship is easy. But keeping a commitment, a promise, a contract, a vow – for the duration of the pledge – is when things get tough.
Somewhere along the way we hit a wall, and the thought of abandoning the race begins a battle in our minds. The proof of how often we lose that battle can be seen in divorces, abandoned diets, job changes, and even half-read books.
Don’t you love the feeling when you finish something you started? And we love to see others finish what they start. Running strong to the very end. If ever someone displayed that kind of fortitude, especially when it came to matters of faith, it was the Apostle Paul. He finished strong. This Sunday we’ll see why, and hopefully gain insight into how we can do the same.
