Meekness, enjoy God's love; not devil's snare. 2 Timothy 2:25-26

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Remember yesterday? Paul was advising Timothy to teach others with gentleness, kindness, patience, and courteously explaining the Truth, the Word of God.

2 Timothy 2:25-26 "In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."

What is this saying? If you are teaching a Sunday school, leading a Bible study, or preaching in church, remember to listen to people's questions and treat them respectfully, yet avoid foolish debates. If you do this, those who oppose you will be more willing to hear what you have to say and perhaps turn from their error.

Oh, how hard is it to do this? We, as humans want to jump in, tell how it is done, correct it now and let's move on. I have a daughter who is moving; a daughter engaged; a daughter starting a new job; and a daughter whose husband has not been transferred yet (living apart). How easy it is to give advice; how difficult it is to just encourage and support. I have to look back - in meekness instructing, patience, kindness, gentleness - wow!

Time for me to go to knee mail, pray, and let God handle it all. Tough for us all. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny