Paul gave Timothy 3 charges: 1)Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season. Correct, rebuke and encourage- with great patience and careful instruction. ( In any situation.)
They will turn their ear away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
2)Keep you head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Load will award to me that day.
Paul asked Timothy 3)come to his place quickly, many people have deserted Paul, only Luke was with him, and get Mark and bring him with Timothy, because he is helpful to Paul. Confirmed Mark is good in ministry. bring Paul's books, papers and his cloak
At first defense, no one came to Pal's support, but everyone deserted Paul. May it not be held against them. But the Load stood at Paul' side and gave him strength. (Paul was felt alone, but God was with him, gave him strength.)
Why?
Paul knows his day will coming very soon, he will going to the Load to get the crown of righteousness.
Most people like this world, they dislike the truth but like the myths. It is the situation in this world .
To be a minister, have to preach, o matter prepared in season or out of season. Ministry is our duty.
Death is close to Paul, he can face it without fare.
The lion's mouth, this my just be a manner of speaking; or it may refer to the loins in the arena, to Nero or to Satan.
When Paul was suffering misery and in prison, many friends were deserted Paul, for many people like this world, afraid Paul will let them suffer the misery also.
To be a evangelist need endure hardship.
How?
I am alone in this week, I wife misunderstood me, my daughter go back to Taipei, almost not good friends in this area I am living. But the Load is with me. It is like Paul, like Moses was in desert.
Declaring Words of God, press it home in season or out of season.
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