2 Tim 2:8-13

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.

‘The word of God is not chained.’ I pray that I may not impose limits on God’s word for me. I ask that I be able to let it lead me to freedom.

Jesus identifies fully with us: he will never deny us. I think of how I might identify more closely with Jesus in my life now.

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