If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13
These words are lyrics from a hymn Paul quoted, in his letter, written while he was in Rome, under arrest awaiting martyrdom. The monster Nero burned Rome so he could build a bigger better city to his glory. The populous suspected him, so to divert suspicious, he blamed the Christians. These new believers were mostly poor or slaves, lacking in influence and prestige. They were a perfect, marginalized people, for the scapegoat of a wicked authority. Paul was their leader. Kill him, stop the movement. Thus, Paul writes his beloved friend, pleading with him to remain faithful no matter the circumstance and reminds Timothy that he is at peace and God is faithful.
Imagine Paul sitting alone, damp, hungry, sore from beating, knowing death is near, singing a song that is stuck in his head…….I am faithless, but God is faithful. He will not let me go.
Our worries, struggles, and state of mind do not define who God is or what He can do. Release your perspective, your shame, your grasp on the small things you comprehend. Allow God to fill you with peace that passes understanding because you are His and He will not fail you.
Have a Lovely Midweek,
Gretchen