“Be of good cheer.”
“Greatly desiring to see thee.” (2 Timothy 1:4)
"Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me.” (2 Timothy 4:9)
“Do Thy diligence to come before winter.” (2 Timothy 4:21)
Is there anyone you should visit today? How Paul wanted to see Timothy. He craved the kindness of a real friend, someone who also loved the Saviour, to share the burden of loneliness, to care. On the other hand, perhaps Paul knew how this visit would cheer Timothy, “Being mindful of his tears” (2 Timothy 1:4). The benefits of visitation are felt just as much or more by the visitor than the visited. (R.M.B.)
"Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more."
(Fanny J. Crosby) N.J. Hiebert - 5540
