Behind the Scenes (The Power of Faithfulness) 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, surrogate moms, bonus grandmas and those who have quietly influenced us to become both who we are and who we are still becoming. In the New Testament book 2 Timothy, Paul begins by commending the faith of his protégé Timothy with a nod to those who helped shape him (his mother and grandmother). In biblical terms, their inclusion is unusual, yet it draws our attention to an important and oft overlooked truth. We ought to be thankful for the influence of others but also allow ourselves to be a blessing to them.