Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

What Do You Know?

Many years ago I was recruited to play football for the University of California at Berkley. On my official trip to the campus I was shown around by the line coach who attempted to convince me that Cal would be the best place for me to play. During one of our many conversations that day, I asked the coach a little bit about himself and his family life. When he told me that he was married I asked if his wife was a Cal football fan and if she knew much about the game. In his thick southern accent he wrapped up his wife’s football expertise in one simple statement. He said, “She doesn’t know if a football is stuffed or pumped.” Apparently her interest and knowledge of the game were very limited.

When it comes to God’s word and our relationship with Jesus Christ, can we say that we have a good working knowledge of our faith? The above verse in 2 Timothy encourages us to work hard and study so that we might understand and recognize the truth when we see it. God is not calling us all to be Biblical scholars, but rather to do our best to understand what we believe and where in God’s word that truth can be found.

In January we all make New Year’s resolutions about things we want to accomplish or change in the months to come. Let’s make a resolution to learn more about our faith and to read God’s word so that we might, be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you. 1 Peter 3:15.

Is the knowledge of your faith stuffed or pumped?

Yours in Christ,

Chaplain Brad Green