Pastors have made a pledge and promise to God to answer and obey His call. 1èr partie

2 Timothy 4:1 states, "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom..."  Paul reminded Timothy of the noble standing held by the man of God. Paul stated that he (Paul) was standing in the presence of God and Christ Jesus as he gave this charge to Timothy. It wasn’t that Paul was noble, but he was standing in the presence of the Holy God when he delivered his message. Every man who serves the Lord faithfully in preaching His Word, is standing in the presence of the Lord!

"...In season and out of season..."Paul reminded Timothy that he was to preach the Word by being prepared in season and out of season. Believe me, it is easy to preach God’s Word “in season”. When everything is going your way, the way is wonderful. But, trust me, the days will come when it will seem as if your ministry is “out of season”. You must not be discouraged.

Paul wrote, “I have learned in whatsoever state I’m in, therein to be content.” That is a mouthful! You must be faithful when you don’t feel like it. You must be true in service and love Christ when your feelings are hurt, when you’re tired, and when you feel you are unappreciated. If you only serve when the sun is shining, you will have a fruitless and unfaithful ministry.