"Beloved: I am writing you, although I hope to visit you soon." 1 Tim 3:14
Sometimes it is better to speak about very important matters face to face. When we sit down with friends or enemies, look them in the eye, get to know them a little bit and share about our lives, new growth becomes possible. St Paul wants to visit Timothy but because he cannot do so immediately, Paul wants to assure his companion and disciple that everything said about Jesus is true.
Jesus came to the world in the flesh, was confirmed by the Holy Spirit throughout the Gospels, was accepted by the Gentiles and people everywhere believed in Him. As long as Timothy upholds these truths, Paul assures him, the faith will grow. The same remains true for us, but people have to see and experience us living these truth in our daily lives. As is often said, we can talk the good talk but if we don't walk the walk, our testimony will fall flat.
Today, ask yourself what more you can do to witness to the truth of the Gospel as you have learned it and experienced it.
Whose life of faith most influenced you?
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