Leave out the cross, and you have killed the religion of Jesus. Atonement by the blood of Jesus is not an arm of Christian truth; its the heart of it...Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolishness; but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God...1 Cor.1:18

Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected...Jonathan Edwards

2 Timothy 2-Gods grace strengthens us and enables us to be faithful teachers (v.2), soldiers (vv.3,4), athletes (v.5), farmers (v.6), workers (v.15), vessels (vv.20-23), and servants (vv.24-26). The world looks on us as evildoers; but we are Gods elect, willing to live and die for Jesus Christ (vv.8-13).

Gods grace enables us to overcome our three great enemies; the world (v.4), the flesh (v.22), and the devil (v.26).

Gods grace enables us to endure hardship (vv.3,10) as we fight the Lords battles, so that we do not deny the Lord (vv.11-13). It helps us do work of which we are not ashamed (v.15) and deal with problem people of whom we are not afraid (vv.23-26). AMEN

Glory Overcomes Gloom-When things around you look dark, just remind yourself that God will one day fill the earth with His glory (Num.14:21; Psa.22:27,28; 86:9; Isa.6:3; Hab.2:14) Trust Him to see you through (Jude 24-25) AMEN

Love is the greatest thing that God can give us; for Himself is love: and it is the greatest thing we can give to GOD...Jeremy Taylor