2 Timothy 4 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Timothy 4.

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Meditate on verse 3.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine;

 but wanting to have their ears tickled,

they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires.

The list of the ungodly in 2 Timothy 3:2-5 accurately describes people today. Amazingly, God had Paul write the list long, long ago. Today’s verse from 2 Timothy 4 also sounds like it was recently written, yet Paul penned it nearly 2,000 years ago. God’s Word is eternal and still remains profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).

Does 2 Timothy 4:3 reprove you? What teachings do you surround yourself with? Do you merely want your ears tickled, or do you really want to know truth? Are you attending a church where the Bible is preached and taught as the inerrant Word of God, the supreme and final authority for faith and life? Or does your church capitulate to pop-culture and political correctness, ignoring the truth of God’s Word?

Pray 2 Timothy 4:2 and 5 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, in these last days, let _______ and me
preach the Word;

be ready in season and out of season;

reprove, rebuke, and exhort with great patience and instruction.

 Let us be sober in all things, endure hardship,


do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill our ministry.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

2 Timothy 3 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Timothy 3.

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Meditate on verse 1.

But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

The last days started after Christ’s ascension (Acts 1). Timothy and Paul were living in the last days and so are you. The last days are the days being lived as you await the return of Christ. Over 2,000 years ago, Paul wrote the description of people who do not know Christ during the last days and commands Timothy to avoid them (2 Timothy 3:2-5). In the last days people will be:

                     *lovers of self

                        *lovers of money

                        *boastful

                        *arrogant

                        *revilers

                        *disobedient to parents

                        *ungrateful

                        *unholy

                        *unloving

                        *irreconcilable

                        *malicious gossips

                        *without self-control

                        *brutal

                        *haters of good

                        *treacherous

                        *reckless

                        *conceited

                        *lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God

                        *holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power

People have not changed in 2,000 years and still need God and His Word to change their lives for good. Paul exhorted Timothy to continue in the things he had learned from the sacred writings (God’s Word) because Scripture gave him the wisdom leading to salvation in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:14-15). Unless the truth of God’s Word changes you, you are the nineteen things listed above. Pray for Scripture to impact you and those you love.

       

      
Pray 2 Timothy 3:16-17 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a

      faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7). 


       

      “All Scripture is inspired by You, God.

       Let it teach, reprove, correct, and train ________ and me in righteousness.

       
Make us Your people, adequate and equipped for every good work.

       In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

2 Timothy 2 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Timothy 2.

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Meditate on verse 1.

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Timothy needed to consider the Truth of God. He needed to remember Jesus Christ and remind others of Godly things (2 Timothy 2:7, 8, 14).

What are you pondering today? What occupies your thoughts? Is it the Word of Truth, the Bible, or is it the worries and cares of life? Pondering your worries will not change your circumstances or the circumstances of others. Considering, sharing, and praying the Word of God will change life situations. There are many treasure verses to pray over your loved ones from 2 Timothy 2. Find the ones you need to pray and occupy yourself with those verses today.

Pray 2 Timothy 2:15-16 and 22-25 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, help ________ and me to be diligent

 to present ourselves approved unto You

 as workmen who do not need to be ashamed.

 Help us accurately handle the Word of Truth.


Let us avoid worldly and empty chatter,


for it will lead to further ungodliness.


Let us flee youthful lusts and pursue

righteousness, faith, love, and peace


with those who call on You from a pure heart.

Help us refuse foolish and ignorant speculations,

 knowing that they produce quarrels.

Make us Your bond-servants who are not quarrelsome,

 but kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,

gently correcting those who are in opposition.


For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

2 Timothy 1 - Praying God's Word

Please read 2 Timothy 1.

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Meditate on verse 7.

God has not given us a spirit of timidity,

but of power and love and discipline.

Paul’s first letter to Timothy was filled with instructions for leading the church in Ephesus. A few years passed since Timothy received that letter; now Paul’s beloved son in the faith needed a letter of personal encouragement.

Even a faithful bond-servant of Christ gets discouraged at times. So although Paul was close to death, imprisoned as a criminal in Rome because of Jesus, and rejected by many of his friends, he wrote this letter to exhort and encourage Timothy.

There are at least 30 exhortations from Paul to Timothy in this letter, commands to be strong and diligent, to remember Jesus, to do certain things and to avoid doing other things. They are wise words from a concerned spiritual father, and they are words from a loving Heavenly Father to you.

No matter what is happening to you right now, remember God has saved you and given you a holy calling for His purposes (2 Timothy 1:9). Read this letter in its entirety, as if it were a letter written personally to you, because it truly is. Be encouraged by your LORD, today.

Pray 2 Timothy 1:6-9 and 14 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, help _______ and me to kindle


afresh Your gift within us.


Thank You for not giving

 us a spirit of timidity,


but of power and love and discipline.


Let us not be ashamed of Your testimony, LORD.


Let us not forget that You have saved us


and called us with a holy calling,


not according to our works,


but according to Your own purpose

 and grace which was granted us

 in You, Christ Jesus, from all eternity.

 Holy Spirit, who dwells in us,


guard the treasure which

 has been entrusted to us.

 Because of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

1 Timothy 6 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 Timothy 6.

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Meditate on verses 20-21.

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter
and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge”— which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you.

Paul closed his letter to Timothy with a plea to guard the truth entrusted to him. Paul knew that believing ideas in opposition to God’s Word caused people to stray from true faith in God.

Insert your name in place of Timothy in the verses above.

“O _______, guard what has been entrusted to you...”

God is begging you to avoid what the world calls “knowledge.” If what you are reading and learning is in opposition to the Bible, it is a lie. God’s Word is timeless truth; hold fast the Word of Life, so you will not be deceived by the liar and father of lies (Philippians 2:16; John 8:44).

Pray 1 Timothy 6:4-5 and 11-12 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, let ________ and me flee from controversial questions,

 disputes about words, envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,

 and constant friction between men of depraved
mind deprived of the truth.


Help us flee from those who oppose Godliness as a means of gain.

Let us pursue righteousness, Godliness,
faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.


Let us fight the good fight of faith

and take hold of the eternal life to which we were called.

 Because of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

1 Timothy 5 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 Timothy 5.

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Meditate on verse 22b.

Keep yourself free from sin.

God’s Word is so practical. In this part of Paul’s letter to Timothy, specific principles were given for men and women of all ages and in various life situations: married, widowed, leading a church, dealing with sin, and working with others. Paul even addressed stomach ailments. God cares about every detail of your life, and He wants you to live the plans and purposes He has for you.

Most of God’s will for your life is contained in the Bible. Remain faithful to study and live His Word.

Pray 1 Timothy 5:21-22 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “God, may ______ and I maintain Your principles.

Let us do nothing in a spirit of partiality.


Do not let us share in the sins of others;


keep us free from sin.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The Watchman on the Wall ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell

1 Timothy 4 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 Timothy 4.

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Meditate on verse 7b.

Discipline yourself for the purpose of Godliness.

Paul warned Timothy that in later times some will fall away from the truth because they are paying attention to and being deceived by spirits and doctrines of demons. Today, witches, zombies, vampires, and walking dead things fascinate many. These topics are not merely adult entertainment, but are in children’s books, movies, and television shows.

God says in 1 Timothy 4:2 that doctrines of demons are propagated by the hypocrisy of liars and will sear your conscience as with a branding iron when you choose to pay attention to them. Do not be deceived! If you are a Christian, you are part of the church of the living God, and you are to be a pillar and support of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). Are you disciplining yourself for the purpose of Godliness, or are you allowing yourself to be disciplined by the demonic? Do you spend any moment of the day in the doctrines of demons? Do you allow your children to read, watch, or in any way be involved in things that are part of the deceit of Satan?

Paul told Timothy to keep on commanding and teaching the Word of God. God is telling you to be absorbed in Scripture, to teach and exhort the Bible. The world is absorbed in lies; you must live and speak the Truth of God.

Pray 1 Timothy 4:7 and 11-16 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, let ______ and me have
nothing to do with worldly fables.


Instead, help us discipline ourselves for the purpose of Godliness.

 Let us fix our hope on You, the living God and Savior of all men.

In our speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity,


may we show ourselves an example of those who believe.

 Help us give attention to the reading of Scripture,


to the exhortation and teaching of the Word.


Do not let us neglect the spiritual gift within us.


Help us practice and immerse ourselves in the things of You, God,

so that our progress will be evident to all.


Help us pay close attention to ourselves


and persevere in Your things, LORD.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell