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for the sake of the promise

2 Timothy 1:1-2 (JDV)

2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, a missionary of Christ Jesus by God’s preference, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus:
2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly cared for child. Favor, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

for the sake of the promise

Why become a missionary? Paul became a missionary “for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus.” All the hardships he faced, all the difficulties he endured — they were all worth it because he was going to inherit a permanent life. He had sold out to Christ, but not for nothing. A promise of permanent life makes the investment worth it.

Lord, thank you for the promise that makes our investment worth it.