3rd Day of Blogmas
Hello all! Today's verse is from 1 Timothy 4:12:
12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
Apostle Paul is sending a sort of pep talk to his disciple Timothy. I can only imagine young Timothy being called out for his faith by much older and seemingly "wiser" religious people. But God does not discriminate by age. Instead, Paul tells Timothy to act as an example for other believers in love, faith, and purity. Can you imagine that? In a society where age is held with the utmost respect, Paul is telling this young man to set the standard! This is a good reminder to all believers in Christ, the young and young at heart, that our duty to spread the good news should not be held back by any fear.
This verse is one of my favorites and holds a special place in my heart as it was the theme verse for the first retreat I attended. As a student, it can be terrifying and terrifyingly difficult to approach others about my faith. But with this verse in mind, it becomes easier to continue forward and spread the love of Jesus! I pray that this verse can help and strengthen you in times where your faith is being tested. God bless you all and happy almost-Christmas!
With all the love,
A
