“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:2).
Paul gave this key scripture to young Timothy. The NIV Study Bible states “Be ready in any situation to speak the needed word, whether of correction, of rebuke or of encouragement.”
It can be our charge today. We may not stand in a pulpit or pastor a church. However, we must be rooted in the Word. One children’s chorus contains these words, “Do you know, O Christian, you’re a sermon in shoes?” We may be the only Bible some may ever read. Are we equipped to share His Word in any situation? Are we prepared to correct, rebuke, or encourage with patience and instruction? If we are going to succeed as body builders, we must search our hearts for the answer to these questions.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray today for WNAC vice-president Pam Hackett who suffered two strokes last week.
