‘Timothy Was Ready.’
Acts 16:1-3.
a) Acts 16:1. Timothy was already a Disciple of the Lord.
b) Acts 16:1. He had a Jewish Believer mother.
c) Acts 16:1. His family and home was multi ethnic.
d) Acts 16:2. Timothy had a good reputation amongst the Believers.
e) Acts 16:3. Apostle Paul wanted him in the team.
f) Acts 16:3. For wisdom’s sake in front of the Jews Paul arranged for Timothy to be circumcised before he joined the Apostolic team.
(This QT shows me how Timothy Was Ready and teaches me that before people can join a ministry team they should be ready)
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‘The Impression Timothy Created.’
2 Timothy 1:1-5.
a) 2 Timothy 1:1. This impression was created in the heart of Apostle Paul.
b) 2 Timothy 1:2. Timothy had become a dear spiritual son. (Timothy’s own father was a non-believer)
c) 2 Timothy 1:2. Paul blessed Timothy to receive:-
1- Grace.
2- Mercy.
3- Peace.
d) 2 Timothy 1:3. Paul thanked God for Timothy.
e) 2 Timothy 1:3. Paul constantly remembered Timothy in his Prayers.
f) 2 Timothy 1:4. Paul longed to be together with Timothy again and that they would have godly Joy together.
g) 2 Timothy 1:5. Paul remembered Timothy’s genuine Faith.
(Through this Second one I am challenged by The Impression Timothy Created)
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Chris.
We are often called to be committed and to join in a ministry. This can happen in both Church and para-church organisations. There is so much pressure in these days to “get involved”. My question is: ‘Are we ready?’ The fact that Timothy was deemed as being ready should help us to realise first, that as participants in ministry we need to be ready. Secondly, as leaders of ministries, we are not just inviting anyone to join. The participants should be ready.
