IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTHY - "MY Beloved and Faithful Child in the Lord"

 TIMOTHY strode along the road leading away from home, his eyes eagerly focused on what lay ahead. His companions led the way as they transversed the fields Timothy knew so well. Slowl6 receding behind them was the city of Lystra, which sat atop a low hill on the valley floor. Timothy smiled as he thought of his mother and grandmother, beaming with pride and hiding their tears as they watched him go. Should he turn and wave -one last time?

Now and again, the apostle Paul would turn to Timothy and smile encouragingly. He knew that Timothy still had a measure of shyness to overcome, but he was pleased to see the young man's enthusiasm. Timothy was quite young, perhaps still in his late teens or early twenties, and he had tremendous respect and affection for Paul. Now Timothy was following this dynamic and faithful man on a journey that would take him hundreds of miles from home. They would travel on foot and ship, facing countless dangers on the way. Timothy could not really know whether he would ever see his home again. 

What led the young man to pursue such a course of life? What rewards could make such sacrifices worthwhile? And how can Timothy's faith influence our own?

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTHY -"FROM INFANCY" 

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