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Bring some Spirit-filled peace into your hectic schedule every weekday morning with this new Daily Devotional.
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  • March 13th - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

    March 13th - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    Mar 13 2026
    2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. When we use the term scripture, we are referring to the Old and New Testaments. However, when Paul was writing, much of the New Testament had yet to be written. Indeed, it wasn’t until the year 382 that the Council of Rome made a firm decision as to which books should be included in the Bible. So what did Paul mean when he referred to all scripture? He certainly meant more than just the Old Testament – in his first letter to Timothy, he brought together a verse from Deuteronomy and a saying of Jesus, referring to them both as scripture (1 Timothy 5:18). We can’t be sure in what form Paul had the sayings of Jesus, but he was fully aware of them. We are in the privileged position of having both Testaments neatly bound together in one volume, and we can confidently regard Paul’s words as applying to both. What I find interesting in these verses is that Paul makes it clear that the scriptures shine a light on what is right - but also inform us what is wrong. Nobody enjoys being told that they are wrong, but God loves us so much that he doesn’t hold back from telling us when we need to be corrected. As the writer to the Hebrews put it, “the word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12). It always gets to the point. Because it is so precisely powerful, it is able to equip us for every good work. Those who merely see the Bible as beautiful literature have missed the point. The Bible equips us to live our lives to the full. Question What are some of the encouragements and challenges that you have learned from the Bible? Prayer Loving God, I thank you that you speak so clearly to me from the Bible. Help me to listen with care to all that you have to say to me. Amen
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    3 min
  • March 12th - 2 Timothy 3:12-14

    March 12th - 2 Timothy 3:12-14
    Mar 12 2026
    2 Timothy 3:12-14 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. Paul didn’t want Timothy to have any illusions. Following Christ was the most wonderful life that Paul could imagine, but it wasn’t easy for him, and he felt sure that it wouldn’t be for Timothy either. He would face challenges on all sides and would also have to cope with the sight of his opponents flourishing. It was going to be incredibly tough, but Paul was convinced that he would be fine just so long as he clung on to the things he had been taught. Paul told Timothy that he could be confident of the teaching he had received because he knew the trustworthiness of those who had taught him. Timothy had a Jewish mother who had been largely responsible for his upbringing. The Old Testament has much to say about the teaching of children, and from their earliest days they were introduced to the law. It was claimed that the Jewish law was so firmly imprinted on a child’s mind that they would be more likely to forget their own name than God’s law. Timothy’s life as a Christian drew heavily upon the loving and faithful teaching that he had received from his earliest days. As we thank God for the teaching we have received, it is good for us to reflect on the teachers themselves. I wonder whose influence has blessed you over the years. I think of my parents and of Sunday school and youth leaders who graciously introduced me to the Christian faith, and I think of lecturers and ministers whose love for God has shaped my understanding of Christian teaching. Following Christ is challenging but, strengthened by loving teaching from trustworthy people, we have been given every encouragement to remain faithful. Question Who have been the most influential teachers in your Christian life and why? Prayer Loving Father, thank you for those who have helped me to understand your truth. Help me to remain faithful to what I have learned. Amen
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    3 min
  • March 11th - 2 Timothy 3:10-11

    March 11th - 2 Timothy 3:10-11
    Mar 11 2026
    2 Timothy 3:10-11 You, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love and my endurance. You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. On the face of it, this sounds like bragging. Paul appears to have an enormous ego and it all feels rather awkward, but he knew how crucial personal example was. He had just informed Timothy of the challenges he was going to face and of how society was going to become more and more ungodly and destructive. If Timothy was going to survive, let alone thrive, he was going to need to be a very effective teacher but also have a life that backed it up. In these letters, Paul repeatedly pointed to the vital importance of sound teaching, but no Christian teacher will have any impact unless their life reflects it. Paul never claimed to be perfect and indeed was often keen to point out the extent of his sinfulness, but he knew that, amid his failures, he had offered Timothy an example which was well worth copying. Your life is being observed by others whether you know it or not, and indeed whether you like it or not. People are drawing certain conclusions about the Christian life from the way you live. If you were talking to a young Christian and, like Paul, trying to give encouragement to them, what aspects of your life do you think would be worth copying? It would be good for you to write a list of the things that might be helpful about your example. Ideally, it would be good if you could talk this through with a trusted friend. Be clear that this is absolutely the opposite of an exercise in egotism. This is about finding ways in which your life can serve God by giving a good example to others. Challenge Make a list of at least three things about your life which could be a helpful example to others. Prayer Lord God, help me to set a good example for others so that they may be strengthened by my life. Amen
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    3 min
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