Devotional: As I drove home this evening, I encountered a lot of traffic. A recent gift of a portable navigation unit showed that I was only 3.9 miles from my destination and projecting my average speed over the last 10 minutes…my estimated time of arrival was to be in 4 minutes. But I sat in that traffic for 8 minutes and it was another 6 minutes before I reached my destination. When Paul encouraged Timothy, he told him not to let others despise his youth. So I am encouraged by countless of the children I see today.,. who are serving GOD with far greater zeal than I did when I was their age. In fact, some are exceeding my own zeal. As these “Timothy’s” do so, HE reminds me…as I post this to remind you…to encourage the youth who are showing their zealot natures…to bring HIM all the Glory and praise!!! Amen and amen.
Timothy’s Zeal
Time elapsed is oft the gauge
on depth of service
for the LORD…
as though the older servant
always greater shows
HIS passion.
But the hour glass is flawed
because those fervent
range throughout…
for blessed by youthful teachers
have I been whilst they
surpass my zeal.
As HIS servant in your service,
W.V.W. Jasnoch (11/30/07)