Free Bible Commentary
“2 Timothy 4:6-8”
Categories: 2 Timothy“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.”
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Paul was about to die for his faith and he knew it. He had spent the entirety of is life in Christ being “poured out” like a sacrificial “drink offering” on the altar of faith and duty. He had poured himself out and completely emptied himself in the service of His Father in heaven and his fellow human beings. Please notice that he does not express one ounce of regret. He does NOT say, “Man, I wish I hadn’t given my life to Christ!” He knew and was absolutely convinced that he had not wasted a minute of his life but had spent it in the most meaningful and rewarding ways that he possibly could have. He expresses some sadness in this letter, mostly because of the behavior and bad choices of some of his brethren. But he knew he had chosen the best life that a person could possibly live—the life of a faithful Christian!
What Paul “poured out” in no way compared to what was being “laid up” for him in eternity. Those who pour themselves out in service to Christ here on earth are only storing up treasures in heaven for eternity. If we fight the “good fight,” finish “the course” and keep “the faith,” we will receive “the crown of righteousness” which Jesus himself will award to us on the day when He returns to receive and deliver up His own unto His eternal, glorious, heavenly kingdom. Friends, the sum-total of all the trifles that this world offers to compensate you with is worth giving up for one second’s worth of the riches and glories and bliss of the eternal “reward” heaven. Please don’t forfeit your eternal crown for a fleeting moment of earthly pleasure.
Please read 2 Timothy 4:9-15 for tomorrow.
Have a super day!
- Louie Taylor
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