Tuesday, December 13 I am grateful to God, . . . never ceasing to remember you in my supplications night and day.​—2 Tim. 1:3.

[Ella Mentry]

Tuesday, December 13

I am grateful to God, . . . never ceasing to remember you in my supplications night and day.—2 Tim. 1:3.

 

The apostle Paul could have focused on the past, thinking that if he had made different choices, he might not have been arrested. He could have become bitter with the men in the district of Asia who had abandoned him, and he might have adopted a cynical attitude toward his other friends. But Paul did not do any of those things. Even with the threat of death hanging over him, Paul did not lose sight of the big issue—that of bringing glory to Jehovah. And he continued to think about how he could encourage others. He relied on Jehovah through regular prayer. Rather than focus excessively on those who had abandoned him, he expressed deep gratitude for the loving support of his friends who loyally helped him in practical ways. In addition, Paul continued to study God’s Word. (2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 4:13) Most important, he had absolute confidence that Jehovah and Jesus loved him. w21.03 18 ¶17-18

[Wayne]

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Do not lose sight of the big issue—that of bringing glory to Jehovah. And continue to think about how we could encourage others. —2 Tim. 1:3.