Devotionals

Pass the Baton Of Faith

by Darlene Edmondson 
02/19/21
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“For I know in whom I have believed and am persuaded that

He is able to keep that which has been entrusted to me and 

committed to Him until that day” (2 Tim 1:12)

In His rich mercy, God appointed Paul to be a messenger of Christ.

Most certainly, Paul traveled during dangerous times throughout 

Lystra preaching the good news of salvation.  During his journeys 

Paul met Timothy and adopted him as a ‘son in the faith’.

Obviously, the strength of a genuine and faithful upbringing

positioned Timothy to spread the gospel. These holy characteristics

first existed in his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice

(2 Tim 1:5)

Certainly, we do not become less by giving more but we grow in 

grace because of God’s enabling power. Further, labor for Christ is a 

gift from God and can be handed down to the next generation as seen

in Timothy’s childhood. 

By divine decree, Timothy was commissioned by Paul to carry the

‘good news’ to faithful men—men with proven spiritual character and

giftedness who would in turn pass on genuine truth to the following

generations (2 Timothy 2)

Basically, this process of spiritual reproduction, which began in the 

early church, was meant to continue until the Lord returns. 

 “For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives

 power, love and self-discipline” (2 Tim 1:7)

When heeded, assurance of God’s presence and the promise of His 

grace is available to all believers. As we obey God’s Word, we are

accountable to others in spreading His good news. 

As we pass the baton of faith others, we delegate stewardship and

proclaim the Gospel to all. In addition, we fulfill the command to 

preach the Word, reprove, rebuke, exhort, give instruction and

declare the Gospel’s good news.