Monday
2 Timothy 4:16
The first time I was brought before You, no one was with me. Everyone had abandoned me. I hope it will not be counted against them.
Tuesday
2 Timothy 4:17
But You, Lord, stood with me and gave me strength, that I might preach the Good News in all its fullness for all the Gentiles to hear. And You saved me from certain death.
Wednesday
2 Timothy 4:18
Yes, and You, Lord, will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to Your heavenly Kingdom. To You be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Thursday
Titus 1:1
This letter is from me, a slave of You, God, and an apostle of You, Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those You, God, have chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives.
Friday
Titus 1:2
Your truth gives me the confidence of eternal life which You, God, have promised to me since before the world began--and You cannot lie.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
3926. Many ministers aim at nothing and hit it every time.
3927. Prison preaching: A seminary graduate preached his first sermon in prison and said to the men, “I am happy to see all of you here.”
3928. Prison preaching: A minister read his text as he started to preach in prison, “How shall we escape…”
3929. Poor preacher: A minister complaining to an auto mechanic that his bill was too high said, “I’m a poor preacher.” The mechanic said, “I know, I’ve heard you preach.”
3930. There was a “drive-in confessional” -- it was called “toot and tell.”
