II Timothy 4: 1-5
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His Kingdom:
Preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove; rebuke; exhort; with great patience and instruction.
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine;
... And will turn aside to myths.
But you be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
This is written to all Christians, not just pastors and elders.
We are all to know what we believe, and be able to show why we believe it.
And not be shy or ashamed to speak of our Lord and what He's done for us.
O my Father, please be with me in a very powerful way to enable me to obey these commands.
Teach my mind, my emotions, my attitudes, and my mouth to speak in season and out of season the reproof, the rebuke, the exhortation that is needed with great patience and love and compassion and accurate instruction.
Grow me as I do the work of an evangelist, and enlarge my borders to fulfill my ministry in this World.
And may You receive all the glory in drawing many to Yourself! O Father, find all Your lost sheep, from every Nation, every tribe, every family, every language; that there will be Your one flock with one Shepherd!
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
