It may seem strange to have a doxology when this pastoral and leadership letter to Timothy is far from over. But Paul has just finished recounting how he went from being a “blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man” (v13) to become an apostle of Jesus Christ. When you have been overwhelmed with grace and mercy then spontaneous doxologies burst from your mouth as they do here!
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Timothy 1 v 17)
There is no beginning and no end to God’s kingdom. Beyond time itself, beyond your difficult day or season or even the whole of your life stands an eternal King who is sovereignly working all things out for His purpose.
There is no death or decay with God. Every part of creation is mortal but God remains unchanging and indestructible. His love for us will never fade; His promises will always remain and He is totally reliable on every occasion.
There is no limitation to God. We cannot reduce Him through our human perception. He is not bound by physical barriers but He is omnipresent. He makes Himself known in the most unlikeliest of places.
There is no other like Him. He is the only God. The world has competing gods and ideologies. But there is only one true God who deserves all the worship.
Your world may have changed overnight. News has come and life now seems uncertain. This doxology is the anchor for your soul.
It gives you a corrected perspective in the midst of trial. Our struggles are temporary but He is eternal.
It protects you from pride. You may be feeling victorious today but every victory and achievement has come because the only true God helped you.
It guides how you spend your life. You begin to think eternally when you worship and eternal God.
Paul ends with an AMEN. LET IT BE SO.
Can you say AMEN today?
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