Every 6 months or so, we get away as pastors to pray together and soak ourselves in the Word. Last week we went to the woods to pray, meditate, converse and eat.
We walked through 1 Timothy together and pointed out many wonderful truths and encouragements from this letter that Paul wrote to his beloved brother in Christ.
One section that stood out to all of us follows:
15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:15-17).
The phrase in verse 16 that jumped out at us all was “unlimited patience.” We talked about the amazing grace of God and how those who have truly realized the amount of patience God has for them have much relational grace towards others.
When we find ourselves getting short with others or even ourselves, it is an important to be reminded of the patience God has. As Paul thinks about God saving him, the worst of sinners, he can’t help but break into praise in verse 17. Soak in these truths today and meditate on the patience that God has shown you in your life and to others in your life.
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