1st Timothy 4:9. “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.” TRUSTWORTHY SAYINGS. Behind all our blessings is the hand of God making provision for all our need. Not just to give life for He is the Source of it, but that we might have “life indeed.” A full cup of blessing that truly satisfies, and also a meaning and purpose So that when we rise to begin every day, we gladly do the work He assigns us.
The first trustworthy saying makes it plain that when Christ came here to earth He came to save us from our sins, a fact that is of matchless worth. For it reminds me that this salvation I have is not something I deserve. But it is an act of grace and love that motivates me, my Lord, to serve.
The second faithful saying challenges me to determine if I am willing to pay the price Of training myself to live out true godliness each day, and committing to it for all of my life. That means I will be willing to take Christ’s yoke and daily follow Him. Resisting the temptations that arise before me and separating myself from them.
A third faithful saying makes me go back to remember Christ’s death and resurrection. Then, upon my conscience in practical ways, it urges me to real identification. I know that includes baptism in water, but almost all who saw that are gone. Identification with Christ is a daily lifestyle that honors Him who is now on the throne.
A fourth faithful saying is a reminder to me of the value of God’s mercy and grace. Now it insists that the blessings He gave me be lived out by a life of faith. Good works have a way of testifying that words never really can. Maintaining good works in Christ’s name has appeal to every needy woman and man.
The things that we say to others about God, and the things God says to me They are important in that the impact they have influences us for eternity. If I listen to and act on the faithful saying of God, I will be what God intends. When I pass His word on to others, then perhaps they will listen to Him.
“O God of truth, may it be a true fact that 'Thy words have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” I thank Thee for the written Word of God that gives me the light I need. I pray for wisdom to “rightly divide the word of truth” today and each time I speak for Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”