Pastor Bob DuPar
October 23, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Jeremiah 42:1-44:23; 2 Timothy 2:1-21; Psalm 92:1-93:5; Proverbs 26:3-5

Observation

“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” 2 Timothy 2:2

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a workman who need not be ashamed, handling accurately the Word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

“But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: ‘The Lord knows those who are His.’ And ‘All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.” 2 Timothy 2:19

“If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:21

“Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past. The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves. But mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore—the Lord above is mightier than these!”
Psalm 93:2-4

“Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.” Proverbs 26:4

Application

Discipleship involves handing off the baton of faith to people who will be reliable to hand it off to other people. There’s nothing more frustrating than running a relay race, and having someone on your team blow it on their leg.

Being diligent to present ourselves approved to God as students and teachers of His Word is a lifelong assignment – and hopefully a lifelong passion.

2 Timothy 2:21 makes a connection between purity and usefulness, between purity and readiness for the opportunities that come our way to be used of God.

Prayer

“Lord, purify me for Your service. Refine my heart of the dross that displeases You and is not worthy of You.”