Unreserved Identity
"You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." (2 Timothy 2:1 NKJV) Admonitions to stay strong make little sense, except when things go wrong. There is always a great challenge for believers, who are eager to ascertain how many things in life must go wrong. Especially when it appears unbelievers have a better share of goodness, it is easy to feel lost in the scope of things. Contrary to the feeling of abandonment, Timothy had to be reminded to appreciate the grace and strength in hardship. Precious son of the heavenly King remains the unreserved identity of any believer, even in unpleasant circumstances.