It's true. In fact, you already know this, but sometimes we forget.
Starting is exciting. Staying is expensive. But quitting is worse.
In 2 Timothy 2:1-13, the Apostle Paul pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to follow Jesus-- and what it costs to walk away. Pastor Noah Tyler starts in a surprising place (marriage counseling) and move straight into Paul's call to be strong in grace, pass the gospel to the next generation, and looks at Paul's weird invitation to join him in suffering.
If you've ever wondered:
- How do I keep going?
- What does "grace" actually even do in my life?
- Why would God ask me to go through this?
- If I was doing life right, would it be less painful of a life for me?
Paul gives a clear answer: centralize Jesus and you'll find the strength to stay, the courage to suffer, and the clarity to endure. At the end, it will be obvious which is the higher cost because faithfulness is rewarded and faithlessness is judged.
Whether your burned out, skeptical, or trying to rebuild-- God has something for you.
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