2 Timothy 3:17 (KJV) That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished/equipped unto all good works.
He’s saying, so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
God has a purpose/an aim in everything He does. Nothing is arbitrary with God. Not one thing! Especially in terms of handling the Word of God!
Every person used of God is impacted by His Word! Like a billboard, our lives should reflect the impact of God’s Word!
God wants to use you and me for His purposes here on this earth! God’s Word makes you and I fit for His use!
A critic once wrote a letter to a magazine saying, “Over the years, I suppose I’ve gone to church more than 1,000 times, and I can’t remember the specific content of even one sermon over those many years. What good was it to go to church 1,000 times?”
The next week, someone wrote back: “Over the past many years, I have eaten more than 1,000 meals prepared by my wife. I cannot remember the specific menu of any of those meals. But they nourished me along the way, and without them, I would be a much different man!”
The Bible will do its spiritual work in us, if we will allow it to.
- First, Its Holy Influence – 2 Timothy 3:14
- Secondly, Its Holy Instruction – 3:14C-3:15
- Thirdly, Its Holy Inspiration – 3:16
- Fourthly, Its Holy Impact – 3:17