I Was Shown Mercy

In I Timothy...Paul is writing a letter to his son in the faith, Timothy.  You could say that Paul was Timothy's "Professor of Theology"...his mentor...his teacher.  And now Paul is reminding Timothy of the truth of the Gospel.  He is warning Timothy about false teachers and how Christians should operate within his church, at Ephesus.

Then Paul goes into a time of personal testimony followed by a praise and worship time.  Why?
When Paul thought about God's grace to him....He was overwhelmed with thanksgiving.  "But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen."

Does recounting your testimony bring you to your knees in appreciation to God?  Does the thought of His grace overwhelm you?  When you look at your life...does it put God's greatness into perspective? It should.  Paul knew who His savior was...."the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God." And he wanted Timothy to know.  He wanted the church at Ephesus to know.  He wanted everyone to know. Paul's adoration and praise was a result of true grace.  Overflowing thanksgiving is what happens when we stop to realize God's grace...His amazing grace.