Today’s Thought “What Millions Can’t Buy” G. Ward

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

The Apostle Paul’s construction of such a letter happened not only as he awaited death by the vicious Emperor, but also while imprisoned without violation. Others may have suffocated from what perceivably felt like abandonment that asks does anyone care.  There was yet ONE who accompanied him at all times (Heb. 13:5). Moreover his concern never anticipated earthly pardon, nor one last steak and lobster feast, but to know that the message of hope would continue amidst trouble everywhere (cf. Lk.22:42). So he called on the protégé that walked alongside him at difficulty’s way, expressive of an urgency to get to this prison one last time for further instructions.

We’re busy now; moving fast unto nowhere and if slowdown permits, electronic devices are turned on blocking reality that hinders assurance of where eternity lies for us. We dare to enter any level of worship that asks the Master what HE desires (Phil.2:17), violating the very essence of every man’s existence and without faith in being owned we remain incomplete. TODAY HOWEVER, OFFERS AND WARRANTS A RETURN (*Ac.3:19).