Read 2 Timothy 2:1-2 The early church planter Paul created a ripple effect that we’re still experiencing today, and he expected other Christians to do the same. In this letter, he challenges Timothy to invest in others so they can share what they have learned with others. When we teach people who can teach others, we are seeing not just the first ripple of impact but looking beyond to see the second ripple.
Can you see your second ripple? Can you see how your investment of time, service, and money will create an ongoing pattern of change? Think about a plan to make a second ripple effect.
I’ve noticed that godly ripples tend to happen when we live selflessly. Emptying myself of selfish desires and actions really takes strength from Christ and was Paul’s first encouragement to Timothy in verse 1: “Be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.”