The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy and the church to be prepared to preach the gospel in season or out of season.
Folks, we are the church! And the responsibility is ours to share the Hope and the Good News of the gospel with others. Our families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc..
in season or out of season…… what does that mean, to be prepared no matter the circumstance? It means to realize and remember that the Holy Spirit is working in the hearts of people before we even come in contact with them, that we have not crossed paths by random chance, but that God knew in advance that an encounter would happen, and that even if we had not planned to share the gospel with them at that time, the encounter provides an opportunity and a responsibility to share.
So think about what you know about the gospel. What and how salvation has touched your life. Who Jesus is to you, and how He saved you. Live gratitude out on an everyday basis no matter the situation, and share the gospel by truly loving others patiently. Remember, God did not call us to save anyone. We are powerless to do so. Only God can save those the Holy Spirit has called. We can only share, encourage, pray for, and love others with the same love and grace God showers us with.
Planting seeds of Hope. Living out the Good News of the gospel. Being Christ-like to a world in need. It’s what we are called to do! Be prepared and share. It’s our part in God’s plan.
Share!
– Pastor Mark Gudmunson
