2 Timothy 1:13-18 (NRSV)
Paul in prison
Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
You are aware that all who are in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain; when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me - may the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well how much service he rendered in Ephesus.
Reflection
The Holy Spirit is living in us. The Holy Spirit helps us to guard the treasure entrusted to us at baptism. The treasure of faith and love come to fruition through the Holy Spirit living in us. The "old man" is going away and a "new man" has come to life. As the Holy Spirit lives within us and faith and love mature and grow, we become new creations. Instead of the decay of sin, death and the devil; we begin a new life of growth in faith, hope and love. The Holy Spirit living in us.
Let the "old man" die and the Holy Spirit springs to life in you. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Take this life of mine and make it yours. Take away my sinfulness, selfishness, and pride and replace it with faith, hope and love this day. --- Amen
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