These are Paul’s final words to Timothy and as Paul prepares for his impending death, he is concerned about the future of the Jesus movement.  Will future generations be committed to faith in God?  Will there be preachers, teachers and evangelists?  Will Timothy rise to the occasion?

We could probably apply Paul’s words to ourselves.  Will our generation and future generations  live their lives as an expression of worship, not just one or two hours a week, but throughout their week?  Will the Gospel be proclaimed in season and out of season?  Is Christianity dying or on the decline in the US or is God doing something new? 

What do you think?