Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 25th 2023

Quick Fix

Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

My jean trouser was dirty. I dipped the brush in water and quickly brushed the trouser and it was ready for wear. That was quick, fast and easy! This generation wants quick fixes regardless of the implication at times! Fast food, fast tracks, fast internet etc.

The truth is that we enjoy the dividend of such fast initiatives, but it is different when it comes to our walk with God. In fact, there is no quick fix in our journey of faith. Unlike the story above that supports quick fixes or the school system where there is room for double promotion for bright and brilliant students, there is no double promotion in the school of the spirit. God is never in a rush with us because He knows that quick fixes most times leave us with repercussions that can be colossal. For instance, the idea of fast food has brought grievous health challenges to many people.

In our Bible reading today, Apostle Paul passionately instructed his spiritual son, Timothy to embrace hard work, diligence and perseverance. In order to further understand the essentials of endurance, hardship, and perseverance needed, he referred to a soldier and an athlete. These two examples have one thing in common, they endure hardship in order to win earthly glory. They sacrifice their comfort and work tirelessly. They are disciplined. Soldiers and athletes do not believe in a quick fix. They train for hours in order to learn the art and act of their trade. Life is not like my jean. It requires thorough pruning, patience, hard work and diligence. Dear friends, I admonish you to submit yourself to the necessary discipline and training. May God help us.

Daily Confession: God help me to submit myself to true pruning in Jesus’ name.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for your children that they may have the right outlook on life.

Hymn: Inward, Christ soldiers,

Marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

Going on before!