2 Timothy 04:17-18 – The Lord is on my Side – audio

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Text: 2 Timothy 4:17-18 (Reading by Richard Dillon)

Introduction

A. The words “I will never leave you nor forsake you” often ring throughout the Bible.

1) God took care of the Israelites in the Old Testament

2) He took care of Jesus’ disciples in the New Testament

3) He takes care of us today.

B. He is someone you can depend on, for He is always there, day or night.

Body

I. Paul encourages Timothy that he is never alone (2 Timothy 4:17-18).

A. As he encouraged Timothy to come to him quickly (2 Timothy 4:9), he also reminded him that someone else is with him.

B. Yes, even though Paul was not with him at this time, God was!

II. The Lord stood with Paul.

A. Paul had Him always there, and always on his side.

B. On another occasion, the Lord stood by Paul, telling him that he would bear witness again of Him in Rome (Acts 23:11).

C. The Lord strengthened Paul.

1) Paul needed strength to continue to preach the gospel of Christ.

2) Many things happened during his life (2 Corinthians 11:23-29).

3) He could do all things through Christ who strengthens him (Philippians 4:13).

D. Paul was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. He was not alone;

       E. The Lord stands with His people

1) David was delivered from the paw of the lion (1 Samuel 17:37)

2) Daniel was saved in the lions’ den as an angel of God shut the lions’ mouths (Daniel 6:22).

3) . The Lord would deliver him from every evil work. The Psalmist wrote, “the LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul (Psalm 121:7).”

F. The Lord preserved him for His heavenly kingdom. He already has it prepared (John 14:1-6), and all Paul has to do is go the right way!

Conclusion

A. The Lord is clearly on Paul’s side

B. He wants to be on your side!

C. Are you on His side? You can decide to follow Him right here, right now.