Spiritual consistency is a magnificent outcome of a
well-developed spiritual life. Neglected spirituality
naturally tends to stagnancy then gradually falls into
spiritual deterioration. A newly saved person must be
properly taught through the Scriptures and must be
guided in the right path. Spiritual nourishment and
right association are very essential to every
believer. Obedience to the Word of God is a great door
to spiritual consistency. Faith animates our Christian
service, but fear and love of God maintains our
spiritual walk in Christ.
God loves people who walk with Him consistently.
Enoch pleased God through his godly walk. Abraham
delighted the Lord through his faith and
unquestionable friendship. They became classic
examples followed by godly men through the ages. As we
carefully study II Timothy 4:6-7, the life of Apostle
Paul will certainly touch our curiosity concerning
spiritual consistency. Since Paul became a Christian
his spiritual life tremendously progressed beyond
man’s expectation. It was a miracle of God.
God wants us to be a part of His great miracles. On
the other side, the devil wants us and invites us to
become partakers of his activities. How sad when
believers are enticed by the deceitfulness of worldly
pleasures and led into the snare of the devil. In
Timothy 4:10, Demas was a victim of unguarded
spirituality. He who loves the world will surely leave
the Word. He who loves the Word must be careful to
guard himself from the deceitful offers of the world.
Spiritual derailment and seasonal spirituality are
very visible these days in the lives of many
professing believers. Every Christian must be awakened
and not be weakened. We should not let our adversary
take control of our lives, but strengthen ourselves in
the Lord. It’s time to draw closer to God and submit
every area of our life to
Him.
(I) The Visible Manifestation
II Timothy 4:6-7
-A well-lived life
-A good soldier of Christ
-Not a quitter but finisher
Determined finisher - Acts 20:24
-A faithful servant of the Lord
(II) Rewarding Life
II Timothy 4:8
-Crown of righteousness
-Abiding presence of the Lord vs17, 18
True believers must be aware of the shortness of
life. We should be also aware that our lives are
living epistles to be read by men. What a blessing if
we are counted as eye catcher, not an eye sore. We
have an important task to finish for the glory of God,
but outside spiritual consistency, we will never
experience and enjoy the powerful working of God in
us. Spiritual consistency starts from the heart as a
commitment to holy living. It is fueled by love,
enhanced by faith and maintained by fear of God.
