God’s Truth for Trying Times - 8/14/20

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: ‬ ‭‬‬2 Timothy‬ ‭4:1-2‬ ‭‬‬

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.”

‭‭(2 Timothy‬ ‭4:1-2‬)

CONSIDER: Paul tells Timothy, in the presence of God who will judge him, that he is to preach the word. He is to preach the word all the time, and apply it in every instance, in both shepherding discipleship and evangelism. This is the non-negotiable charge of every true servant of God.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?