Our Charge?
We live in crazy times! It seems like vast groups of people want to decide what truth is and then push that truth on everyone else. If it pleases them, they want to do it! Even those who should know the truth, like ministers, teachers, prophets, etc. are spouting all sorts of craziness and calling it “truth”. Fortunately for Christians, we have the real Truth to grasp onto, but many of us are deceived into being timid about sharing it–no doubt fearing persecution. But, like a rock in a raging storm, Jesus (Truth) is our only hope. He’s also the only hope of a lost and hurting world, listening to the crazy voices around them. Our charge remains the same:
“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:1-5
In Christ,
PastorJimKilby @Kilbin8er Jim@JamesKilby.com