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2 Timothy 1:12 - Theres No Regret In Choosing Christ.

2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT) That is why I am 
suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, 
for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am 
sure that he is able to guard what I have 
entrusted to him until the day of his return.  

2 Timothy 1:12 (MSG) It's also the cause of 
all this trouble I'm in. But I have no regrets. 
I couldn't be more sure of my ground"the One 
I've trusted in can take care of what he's 
trusted me to do right to the end.  

INTRODUCTION

Soon the night of trial and suffering would 
end, and then would dawn the glad morning of 
peace and perfect day.  The apostle was looking 
into the great beyond, not with uncertainty or 
dread, but with joyous hope and longing 
expectation. As he stands at the place of martyrdom he 
sees not the sword of the executioner or the 
earth so soon to receive his blood; he looks up 
through the calm blue heaven of that summer day to 
the throne of the Eternal. AA511-512  

The phrase "guard what I have entrusted to 
him" could mean: (1) Paul knew that God would 
protect the souls of those converted through his 
preaching; (2) Paul trusted God to guard his own soul 
until Christ's second coming; or (3) Paul was 
confident that, though he was in prison and facing 
death, God would carry out the Good News ministry 
through others such as Timothy. Paul may have 
expressed his confidence to encourage Timothy, who was 
undoubtedly discouraged by the problems in Ephesus and 
fearful of persecution. Even in prison, Paul knew 
that God was still in control. No matter what 
setbacks or problems we face, we can trust fully in 
God. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Life In Christ Works
   Does Christianity work? Does anything 
really happen when a person repents of sin and 
receives Christ by faith?  
   I can only tell you that it worked in my 
own life. I was reared during the Depression on 
a farm in North Carolina. My parents weren't 
able to give me the advantages most young people 
enjoy today. I grew up in a Christian home, but by 
the time I was fifteen, I was in full revolt 
against all religion - against God, the Bible, the 
church. 
   But one night I committed my life to 
Jesus Christ, and He gave me a whole new 
direction. My grades picked up. My attitude toward 
others changed. I began to seek God's will instead 
of my own way. No, I didn't become perfect, but 
my life was changed. 
   I have been all over the world, and I 
have never met anyone who regretted giving his or 
her life to Christ. And neither will you.  
   Of all the things you may regret, 
choosing Christ will never be one of them. You will 
never be abandoned, unloved, or misunderstood by 
Him. You will have purpose and passion. You will 
always have a place to call home. [Hope for Each 
Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Philippians 1:6 - Its His Work, Not Ours.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211128-0955.html 

Philippians 3:8 - Knowing God The Supreme 
Goal. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220807-0730.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/