Yesterday was Stewardship Sunday, and it was most appropriate that our youth pastor brought the message for the weekend’s English language services. After all, our new building’s primary purpose is to be a vehicle through which we can reach children and youth in the Bronx. Pastor Richie has demonstrated himself to be fully invested in the task of reaching the next generation for the sake of the kingdom of God: his cluster of skills in preaching, administration, and advocacy are a great blessing to Bronx Bethany and to the world. The greatest blessing, though, is that he loves God.
As we mentioned in last week’s blogs, our love for God is evidenced by our obedience to God. The sermon text, Second Timothy 1:1-7, reminds us that Timothy was a leader who benefitted from having a legacy of a godly mother and grandmother. These women were credited with being positive influences upon Timothy; in his adulthood, he mirrored their faith. “I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.” (Second Timothy 1:5)
As Pastor Richie shared with us yesterday, Paul’s assurance of Timothy’s legacy was based on what Paul saw. There was something about the way in which Timothy conducted his life and ministry that made Paul write, “I am sure. I can see that the legacy continues through you.”
What about you and me? Let’s reflect on our own heritage. What things are there in our legacy that strengthen the family of God? And, is there tangible evidence of that legacy?
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