Guard?

and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day the deposit I have entrusted to him. Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us. (2 Timothy 1:12-14, NRSVue)

I find it interesting the author of 2 Timothy tells us, “Guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” As if God needs us to protect what God is doing in this place.

I think this has gotten us to where we are in the USA, trying to protect the ways we were taught the Bible wants us to go. Guarding the faith and keeping out those we deem unworthy.

No one is unworthy, and God does not need our guarding.

Do not be ashamed of the one who came and loved and was executed for showing love.

Live Love out Loud.