In Ephesus where Timothy was pastor there was a dangerous tendency to focus only on the Jews and only those Jews in Ephesus. It is the equivalent to focusing only on yourself and your family. Our prayers start to revolve around us. Our ministry becomes limited to us. Our evangelism stays in the family. So we are reminded of three truths in 1 Timothy chapter 2: we should pray for all people, God desires all people to be saved, and Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all people. It is the calling of every believer to pray expansively. It is God's responsibility to call men and women to Himself. It is Jesus' responsibility to redeem those that belong to Him.
God, we trust You to work and save. And we rely on You to give us the strength and boldness to share the gospel. You know who will be saved; You lovingly chose them before the foundation of the world. Use me and use Mambrino Baptist Church in Your plan of redemption. Do not let us become narrow-minded. Help us to pray, give, and go so that the gospel of Jesus goes forth everywhere and is honored. Help us to exalt Jesus and rejoice in Him.
In Jesus' name
Amen
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