October 8th - Reflection

2 Timothy 2:1-7 (NRSV)
Share in suffering

You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to please the enlisting officer. And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules. It is the farmer who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

Reflection
Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Certainly the grace we receive through Christ strengthens us. This grace draws us out of death and into life. As that life begins and grows, we as new children, should grow strong and bold in what God has done for us. God could do no more for us than what he has already done through Christ. What more could we ever need? So, be strong in the grace and share in suffering so that the people God gives to you can see the grace of God keeping you strong and likewise come to know the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Think about it...

Prayer
Lord, this gift you give is beyond what I can gather in. Help me to grow strong in this grace that my life may be a reflection of that very grace to those you give to me in this world...today...tomorrow...and forever. --- Amen