Man of God

Man of God:

A remembrance of my earthly father as instructed in the Bible given by God I cherish and wanted to share.

Paul gave counsel to Timothy. The scripture says in Timothy 4: 16: to "Keep a close watch on yourself". While caring for the needs of his people, Timothy needed to care for himself as well.

The false teachers were men of the world, but Timothy was a "man of God." In Deuteronomy 33:1 This special designation "Man of God" was also given to Moses, to Samuel in 1 Samuel 9:6 to Elijah in1 Kings 17:18,? and to David in Nehemiah 12:24.

So I would say Timothy was in some pretty good company I would also say, as the Old Testament speaks and tells of God’s prior fulfilled promises for His chosen and elect. It’s good to be chosen and even better to “choose to be chosen’ with Jesus.

As believers, we must heed the words of Jesus, the Gospel; and finish the race that lies before us. Jesus will help us to finish well, perfect and on time. I am so thankful for my earthly father, appointed by God, my eternal Father for the introduction and truth with Jesus. As this week is moving forward, it was 10 years ago?that Dad was promoted and received the promise, He finished his race, well run as he passed the legacy of Jesus to me as he did to many other family and friends and most everyone he came in contact with. One of Dad's favorite scriptures was found In 2 Timothy chapter 1, this particular scripture as I remember him reading it to me before he went into the hospital for the last time, he said , We are Timothy today, we are thee and us in the scriptures, He said, Jon Mark put your name in it, it’s for you, especially for you, straight from Jesus for you and any and everyone who will receive Him and believe on Him. The way, truth, light and life. My most cherished possession that I have is the Bible you gave me back in 1980 as well as the note before you went home to be with Jesus. Thank you Dad, it was an honor to pray for you and Mom today as I read the Bible this morning. What an honor and great encouragement to have and remember not just today but every day, your service for the Lord and the living legacy you have passed on. I am still in the race, So I can make it a great day for someone ?else as I live to love and share Jesus with others with joy!

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2 Timothy 2: 2- 14

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

?I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;