TWO TIM v1.0

i started reading second timothy again because of its realness of current day ministry... not to mention it is easy to read the whole book in one sitting (that helps)... by "current day ministry" i guess i mean to say any christian life.

i was reading an article this past week that used the term "inactive church member" WHAT? that makes no sense... that is an oxymoron.

once you are "saved" you are called to serve in some capacity. fact. you are called to ministry.

also, you have a gift. fact. "but to each one is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good." 2 Cor.

no matter where you are or what full-time job you are working at, you are called and are enabled with a gift from God... this may sound basic, but paul reminded timothy of this in 2 Tim. "i remind you to fan into flame the gift of God"

when paul writes 'fan into flame', i imagine that means timothy must have to develop his gift(s). we must too find our gift and develop it. we are equipped but that doesn't mean it will be easy. paul talks about suffering for the gospel as well in the 1st chapter... are you ready? look at paul- he is in prison and still optimistic about spreading the gospel- he is passing the torch to timothy- what would you be saying if you were rotting in prison in rome... waiting for execution...?

we have all been called... not just to volunteer at church (although that is great) but we have been entrusted with the gospel... and are gifted to serve...

what are you doing today to serve him? ...is it inconvenient? ...we have been gifted to fulfill the great commission in the church and in the world.

what are you doing today? try to realize what gifts you have been given and develop those gifts for a greater purpose. develop those gifts because you have been entrusted with such.