The Deposit

1 Timothy 6:20 says ...guard what has been entrusted (deposited) in you or to your care. I've been thinking about that in some depth this morning. What has been deposited in me by God through others. As a parent I apply as much of the wisdom my parents placed in me. As a teacher a draw on the great men who have taught and are teaching me. But the word guard is what really jumps out to me. how can a fortify the gospel that is in me. How can I secure the truth in me and protect it from godless chatter and false knowledge?

If there is one thing that God has entrusted me with this year it has to be a heart for the individual. I found myself praying for someone this morning that really gets under my skin. suddenly me entire outlook changed. I genuinely cared for that person in an instant. Gd has shown me the past 8 months how to treasure individuals for who they are, not just for what they can do. That may seem like a simple thing to you, but you try taking 6 individuals and disciple them intensely for 9 months! You'll learn real quick that the only way to effectively do that is to treat everyone as an individual who is part of the team.

God help me to guard what you have entrusted to my care.