Recall God's Calling/Prophecies in Our Lives

March 22, 2013 - 1 Timothy 1:18

1:18

我 兒 提 摩 太 阿 、 我 照 從 前 指 著 你 的 預 言 、 將 這 命 令 交 託 你 、 叫 你 因 此 可 以 打 那 美 好 的 仗 ．

¹⁸ Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well.

Paul reminds his spiritual son, Timothy, to faithfully keep the prophecies which had been made on him. The prophecies might be related to God's calling to Timothy for being God's servant and minister for His church. Paul encourages Timothy to recall God's prophecies or Will in his life that he can fight the battle well. Every believer needs a clear and strong affirmation from God regarding how he/she can follow God and fight for this spiritual battle. God calls someone to be ministers; and some to be His servants in the marketplace; and some to be faithful parents in their families, etc. 

My Lord, I also recall your calling that You choose me to be your servant and the shepherd of Your church. I also recall the prophecy You spoke to me through another servant of God that my life has to be renewed before I bring renewal to Your church. My Spirit, help me to focus on Your wonderful work in my daily life. You ask me to pray for the healing of one of your children; You ask me to pray for the guidance and deliverance of another believer; You ask me to pray for the return of a prodigal daughter of a family, etc. Though my faith is little, I want to pray for Your manifestation of the mighty works, Your miracles, in people's lives so that we all know that You are God and give the greatest glory back to You. Amen!