Call to Stand Be Ready

A SOLEMN CHARGE

~  The Reminder

• We walk to please Christ
• We will answer to Christ

~  The Requirement

• Preach the Word
• Be Ready
• Reprove & Rebuke
• Encourage (with great patience and instruction)

A STRONG CAUTION   People will…

~  Not listen to truth

~  Find teachers who say what they want to hear 

~  Turn away from the truth

A STARK CONTRAST  But you…

~  Keep a clear head

~  Endure hardships

~  Share the Gospel

~  Finish well

Our Response:    

1. Has there ever been that moment where you have responded to God’s Call on your life? Would give Him your heart & life today?  Remember it is as simple as ABC!  Admit to God you are a sinner, Ask for His forgiveness, Believe Jesus is God’s Son, Confess Him as Savior & Commit Your Life to Him as Lord.
2. Will we take God’s charge and call on our life seriously? May we be reminded that one day we will be held accountable for how we fulfilled Christ’s call on our life.  How are you doing right now?  What changes do you need to make in order to fulfill His call in your life?
3. Be certain to stay in the Word so that when the time comes to share Christ, we will be ready and prepared even if we weren’t looking for it.
4. May we continue to lovingly and consistently plead with those who have yet to respond to the Gospel or who have turned their backs on the Lord and gone their own way. May we never give up.  Keep praying
5. May we not grow discouraged or weary in doing good even when people refuse to listen. Be certain that you are part of a church that is teaching the truth no matter how challenging it may be.