2 Timothy 1:15 (ESV) — 15 You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away
from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
NOTE: Paul was
likely arrested in Troas, Asia. That is why his parchments and books were left
behind. I doubt those materials made it to him before his execution. Also, it
appears that everyone deserted him in Troas. Persecution does that to people.
It is hard to willingly face prison and torture. It is easy in the moment to
say 'I would never do that,' but I can only hope for the courage to stand up in
that day. I will not be so arrogant as to say that I would surely stand. I
certainly have held my tongue in much less dangerous situations. I hope I do
the right thing.
PRAYER: Father, I
pray for the courage to stand up for truth when it is not comfortable. Give me
an understanding of when those situations occur. I'm more sure I won't deny
you, but less sure I won't shrink back. Help me to see and understand the
appropriate responses as circumstances dictate. Help me to answer, seasoned
with salt, and with gentleness and respect.
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