2 Timothy 4:1-2 – I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; preach the word; be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
The Apostle Paul is a perfect example of a person who lived a steadfast Christian life after he was converted on the Damascus road.
He concludes his writing of 2nd Timothy in a letter to Timothy, his bosom friend and trusted co-worker and shared some strong words of admonition and charge to Timothy.
Paul was re-arrested and brought back to Rome as a criminal and not because he was in violation of Jewish laws.
During this time Nero was crucifying Christians - He was arresting them and putting them to death.
It was while Paul was in the Roman prison he wrote this admonition to Believers to be steadfast and sure in their faith.
In this dark moment of his life, Paul writes to Timothy about being faithful to God and how to trust God during trials and difficulties.
Paul’s friend had forsaken him, leaving him to suffer alone. But there was no hint of regret in Paul’s writing and no doubt that the Church of Jesus Christ would be triumphant irregardless of who forsake their call.
As his execution approached, Paul reviewed his life and he knew that he had fought a good fight and kept the faith - he had been victorious, - he had won and he would receive a glorious welcome in Heaven for all he had done and endured for the sake of Christ.
Paul demonstrated what living steadfast looks like for the believer.
Are you living a steadfast life of faith and commitment to God?
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