"Lessons from 2 Timothy: Trusting Jesus Amid Unanswered Prayers, Doing Our Best, and Embracing Food for Our Spirit"

A) In 2nd Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 19, it mentions Priscilla, Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
B) It also notes that Trophimus was left sick in Miletus. This raises a question: given that the Apostle Paul had the gift of healing, why was Trophimus left ill? The answer is that not everyone who prays for healing receives it. This was true for the Apostle Paul and the apostles who followed Jesus. Only Jesus never fails. However, this doesn’t mean we should stop striving to be like Jesus.
C) Verse 21 is noteworthy. It advises, “Do your best to come before winter.” Many people overlook the simplicity of this message. Do your best, pray for blessings, and let Jesus handle the rest. We are encouraged to do our utmost, which is to do our best.
D) The closing of this epistle is powerful: “The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” We need Jesus in our minds, hearts, and spirits. Our spirit, the one reborn and transformed into a new being, needs Jesus. We need Jesus working through our new spirit to guide us on the path He desires for us.