SPIRITUAL
DIARY FOR 7-22-02
My Worship Time Focus: The unfaithful
Bible Reading & Meditation Reference: 2Timothy 1:15
Message of the verse: “15 You are aware of the fact that all who
are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.” Paul has been writing to Timothy about being
loyal to the faith in these last few verses, and now he writes of those who
have not been loyal to him and thus to the faith. He says that all who were in the Roman
providence of Asia turned away from him.
This does not mean the entire Asia Minor but only this one
providence. He then mentions two men in
particular; Phygelus and Hermogenes.
They are not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible and some have thought
they were once deacons in the church at Ephesus.
Spiritual meaning for my life
today: I do not want to be mentioned
like these two men have been mentioned.
I do not need to worry about persecution, although I may have to face it
in a bad kind of way someday. I will get
that “ticket” when I get on that train.
The Word of God has
brought teaching, but sadness to me today.
My Steps of Faith Today: To turn the computer off when I get done with
my devotions.
Memory
verses for the week: 1Timothy 6:6-9
Now godliness with
contentment is great gain. For we
brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing
out. And having food and clothing, with
these we shall be content. But those who
desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful
lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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