Timothy was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. Paul wanted to have him go on with him. Acts 16:2-3
Timothy goes on to be used in a great deal of ways later by the Lord. Timothy was a disciple and had a good reputation. Paul trusted and relied on Timothy. Timothy and Paul became close friends.
How did Timothy get his good reputation? Why did Paul want him as a traveling companion?
Timothy was faithful in the little things so God used him for greater things.
Timothy first served his own home town, before going on a journey with Paul to preach the gospel.
I can be a missionary in my own neighborhood. I can try and be a good friend to those around me.
I need to take of myself first before I can take care of others. Like when the airplane steward tells us to put on our own facemask first before we help our children.
I need to be a disciple first, reading and studying God's Word. I need to pray constantly. If I am filled with the Holy Spirit, that will help me to be faithful with the little things. If I can be trusted with the little things, then I can be trusted with greater things.
I need to not get weary of doing good. But the only way to do that is to do it in the Lord's strength and not my own. The joy of the Lord is my strength.
One simple sentence can lead to so much inspiration. I get so much more out of the Bible when I look beyond by using the SOAP method and listen to God's voice speaking to me through His Word. Thank you Lord!
Dear Lord, help me to be your disciple and to be faithful. Please help me to not get tired of doing the little things. Fill me with your spirit and renew my strength to do your will. Show me Lord what you want me to do. Let your light shine through me to others around me. Help me to give grace. Help me to restore relationships. Help me to be a good friend. Thank you Lord for choosing me. Thank you Jesus for being my friend.
