2 Timothy 1:9

What did God do? He saved us and called us to a holy calling. He saved us. Are you ashamed of the testimony of the Lord? Are you perhaps afraid of the suffering you are to share in? You have been saved and you are saved. Often times life is difficult and can throw many ups and downs. How easy it is to forget God and what he has done for us and how great he is. It's interesting how all the troubles of life simply pass away in light of God. He saved us, and here Paul is reminding Timothy of this great fact.