1 Timothy: Insight.

Often times, I feel as though I personally cheapen the idea that I am a sinner. I tend to take the truth of the matter for granted. It has become an assumption for me. Something I don’t really acknowledge. I know that Jesus Christ died for me, but sometimes my mind doesn’t grasp how truly amazing that is. I truly appreciate the power of scripture in helping me with this. All it takes is for me to read a verse or two of this truth portrayed so beautifully and vividly. 1 Timothy 1:14-16 is one of those affecting passages. Paul writes, “The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” This idea is conveyed so perfectly in scripture and provides a perfect reminder of who I really am, and why I need Jesus.