IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTHY - "DO YOUR BEST TO COME TO ME" Conclusion

 The time came when Paul knew that the end of his life was near; evidently a death by execution lay just ahead of him. He sent one final inspired letter to Timothy. It included the touching words" "Do your best to come to me shortly." (2 Timothy 4:9) Paul dearly loved Timothy; he called him "my beloved and faithful child in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 4:17) No wonder that he wanted his friend by his side as the end approached!  Each of us may well ask, 'Do people seek me out as a source of comfort when they face trouble?' Was Timoth able to reach Paul in time? We do not know. We do know that he always did his utmost to give Paul and many others comfort and encouragement. He lived up to the meaning of the name Timothy, "One Who Honors God." And he left an outstanding example of faith for all of us, young and old, to imitate.

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/She Was "Declared Righteous by Works" 

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