Today we begin a new book of the New Testament–2 Timothy. This is another letter of the Apostle Paul that Paul writes to the young pastor Timothy–from prison!-having been incarcerated for preaching Jesus Christ. *** Alone in prison and abandoned by many of his friends, Paul fondly remembers the encouragement he received from Timothy’s sincere faith. Exhorting Timothy never to be ashamed of the faith he has been given, Paul exults in the promise of Christ, for whose sake he is imprisoned. Instead of feeling self-conscious about being Christian, we must share in Paul’s forthright confession: “I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed” (v 12). Our Lord Jesus Christ shall never let us go. • Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You never leave me or forsake me. Amen.
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 10513). (Function). Kindle Edition.