Read 1 Timothy 1:1–2
To Timothy my true son in the faith.
1 Timothy 1:2
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long
months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful.
Honor and recognition in case of success.”
That advertisement appeared in a London newspaper, and thousands of men responded! It was signed by the noted Antarctic explorer,
Sir Ernest Shackleton, and that was what made the difference.
If Jesus Christ had advertised for workers, the announcement might
have read something like this: “Men and women wanted for difficult
task of helping to build My church. You will often be misunderstood,
even by those working with you. You will face constant attack from an
invisible enemy. You may not see the results of your labor, and your
full reward will not come till after all your work is completed. It may
cost you your home, your ambitions—even your life.” This is just the
advertisement that Timothy answered. And for this, Paul was thankful.
Despite the demands that He makes, Jesus Christ receives the
“applications” of many who gladly give their all for Him. He is certainly the greatest Master for whom anyone could work, and the task
of building His church is certainly the greatest challenge to which a
believer could give his life.
Something to Ponder
How would you respond to an advertisement like that noted above?
Why?