REMAIN FAITHFUL

December 31, 2025

2 Timothy 3:14-17


But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.




"Remain Faithful" the apostle Paul says.

The apostle Paul's words to his fellow church planter, Timothy, help us understand four key dimensions for our relationships as we close out the Old Year and advance into a New Year. 

1. Our lives are meant to be centered on Christ, who stands at the heart of all we are and all we do. When Christ is our focus, He gently guides us toward the Scriptures, shapes our values, and leads us into healthy, life-giving relationships with others.

2. Through faith in Jesus, God brought Timothy and Paul together in ministry, reminding us that shared belief creates deep and meaningful bonds. Their relationship shows how God uses faith to connect believers for encouragement, growth, and faithful service.

3. We also live in relationship with family and community, shaped by the faithful examples of those around us. Timothy’s mother and grandmother, Lois and Eunice, modeled a sincere faith that was passed on through love and devotion. In the same way, our lives are woven together with family members, friends, acquaintances, and coworkers, each relationship offering opportunities to reflect God’s grace.

4. God’s Word is meant to shape how we live each day, not only guiding our personal faith but influencing how we treat others. As Scripture takes root in our hearts, it helps us honor God, speak with kindness, act with integrity, and nurture relationships marked by love and faithfulness.

God’s purpose for us is to live flourishing, productive lives and to share His goodness with those around us. The four dimensions described above serve as guiding principles, helping us honor God’s intention by advancing righteous, compassionate, and faithful relationships. We are reminded that God never calls us to walk our faith journey alone; He is always with us, and in His care, He has blessed us with fellow followers of Jesus, sisters and brothers in Christ, a loving Community of Faith where we encourage and support one another along the way.

We are pilgrims on a journey;
We are family on the road;
We are here to help each other
Walk the miles and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for you
In the nighttime of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
Speak the peace you long to hear.



1 Timothy 1:2

May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. AMEN