“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” 1 Timothy 3:14-16
God of our salvation.
Paul has already launched into a warning about false teaching and then about prayer and orderly worship. Then he explains why because he may be delayed and these are the things that he feels are the foundation. The gospel, prayer and orderly worship.
Paul is speaking to a young man and so he exhorts him to grow himself to be a good example (1 Timothy 4:15,16) and yet he is also encouraging him about his gift being from You God (1 Timothy 6:11). Paul calls him -‘man of God’. We need to see ourselves as a man or woman of You God, not out of arrogance but because we are Yours. The reassurance that we are mere humans but with Your Spirit living within us. That is an awesome blessing.
We are not struggling to be holy in our own strength. We are not trying to achieve the impossible. We are sinners. And true godliness springs from the Spirit of Your Son in our lives. Because of that we want to please You by being the best we can. And letting You renew our holiness as we go. Sometimes I feel like I am on my knees and yet at the same time leaping for joy in Your grace. Thank you Lord for the gift of Your love, keep us mindful of what it cost and like Timothy help us to conduct ourselves worth of Your walk with us.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Sunday 21st December 2025
Come, Thou Almighty King,
help us Thy name to sing;
help us to praise:
Father, all glorious,
o’er all victorious,
come, and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
Come, Thou Incarnate Word,
gird on Thy mighty sword,
our pray’r attend:
come, and Thy people bless,
and give Thy Word success:
Spirit of holiness,
on us descend.
All glory be to the Father
All glory be to the Son
All glory be to the Spirit
The blessèd Three in One
Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour:
Thou who almighty art,
now rule in every heart,
and ne’er from us depart,
Spirit of pow’r.
Chorus
Musical Interlude
To Thee, great One in Three,
eternal praises be
hence, evermore.
His sov’reign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore!
Chorus
Lyrics: Anonymous
Chorus and new arrangement: Keith & Kristyn Getty and Tommy Bailey