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Today’s Feast clic aquí en español * Feb.23, 2014 – 2nd Timothy 1 How Do They Know? “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”  Proverbs 18:24 2Nd Timothy Overview; “The first design of this epistle seems to have been, to apprize Timothy of what had occurred during the imprisonment of the apostle, and to request him to come to Rome. But being uncertain whether he should be suffered to live to see him, Paul gives a variety of advices and encouragements, for the faithful discharge of his ministerial duties. As this was a private epistle written to St. Paul's most intimate friend, under the miseries of imprisonment, and in the near prospect of death, it shows the temper and character of the apostle, and contains convincing proofs that he sincerely believed the doctrines he preached.” - Matthew Henry Concise 2nd Timothy  Chapter 1, “ Paul expresses great affection for Timothy. (1-5) Exhorts him to improve his spiritual gifts. (6-14) Tells of many who basely deserted him; but speaks with affection of Onesiphorus. (15-18)”  -  Matthew Henry Concise Return to Admenu – Admenu’s Alternate Site Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading 2nd Timothy Chapter 1.   Paul a brother in Jesus Christ builds his Christian brother up setting the pace for the epistle, continuing on with (See 3 John 1:4) encouragement.  When Jesus called the disciples did  he put them down or complain to them about the state?  No (see Mark 1:17)!  He simply invited them to follow him. “16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, 17 but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— 18 may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that Day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.“   2 Timothy 1:16-18  English Standard Versions (ESV).   Jesus taught them about the kingdom of God and why it was important to love others (see John 13:34-35) to please the Father.   Then he warned them about the worldly.  “Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.”  Proverbs 14:22  ESV.  Think about how you relate to others.  Give them a warm greeting rather than complaints.  That’s how they’ll find out who you are and maybe they too will want to become  (see Matthew 4:19) Fishers of men. Do you hear Jesus calling you?  Want to help lead others?  Do you want to find true happiness, peace and purpose in your life?  If the answer is yes to any of these questions please click the following link; http://www.admenu.com/calling.htm The Feast does belong to Jesus! It is intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible!  Let me know if you have any questions or comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email. The Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it anywhere with anyone! God Bless You, Brother Mike Links That Inspire me |Click Here| http: //www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags:  care, done, feast, ghost, god, happy, health, help, holy, hope,  jesus, life, love, pray Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”  1 John 4:18 ESV. * I don’t speak Spanish so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in Spanish for your convenience!  If the meaning of the Feast is being lost in translation please let me know; mstanj@hotmail.com Thank You!