October 10

2 Timothy 2:8‑9
 
“Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the Word of God is not bound” ―2 Timothy 2:8, 98Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. (2 Timothy 2:8‑9).
“REMEMBER... Jesus Christ.” It is really a battle cry—as of late we hear often the slogan “Remember Bataan.” The word “that” is omitted from the Revised Version. When pressed by the foe, even to the point where one despairs of life, let us remember Him who could not be overcome of death, but arose in triumph from the grave. It is He who beckons us on to ultimate victory. His promises never fail of fulfillment. So Paul could say, in his distress, “I suffer... even unto bonds... but the Word of God is not bound.” Shut up in prison, it might appear as though the Apostle were defeated, but the Word he had proclaimed was bearing fruit still. That Word could not be fettered or destroyed.
“Jesus, I my cross have taken.
All to leave, and follow Thee;
Though I be despis’d, forsaken,
Thou from hence my all shalt be,
Perish every fond ambition,
All I’ve sought or hoped or known;
Yet how rich is my condition—
God and Heaven are still my own.”
—H. F. Lyte.