The King Approaches

Two words communicate both joy and terror when they are heard: company’s coming. As John starts to spread this message of joy and terror, three commands stand out. Notice them today and prepare yourself for what is about to happen.

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Remember Your Calendar

It is foolish to enter a situation unprepared. Many engage in the spiritual equivalent of trekking into the desert without adequate supplies. Paul wakes Timothy to the truth of his surroundings, instructing him to remember the calendar and prepare for difficulty.

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Remember Your Training

Paul encourages Timothy to finish well by telling him to remember his training. Timothy had already learned to face difficult situations. One way Timothy would keep his eyes on Jesus would be to make Jesus his treasure. Notice two ways Timothy had been trained to do this.

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Difficult Decisions

Ever face a decision with no seemingly good outcomes? David’s life teaches us to face difficulty wisely. Notice the steps he takes to proceed.   NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the embedded video ends abruptly. The audio contains the full sermon.

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