Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. ~ 2 Timothy 4:2
Our text reveals to us an indisputable command to tell others about the love of Jesus at all times. As a songwriter puts it: “We must arise…there is no time to waste. preach the word while you may, tell them that Jesus loves them.” This is our God-given, crucial responsibility and purpose for which Christ was wounded and crucified. Sadly, however, youths today often find it easier to discuss the latest trends in sports, music, fashion, and other social events than telling a lost soul that Jesus saves. We must sound the alarm. Statistics by the world death clock states that per minute 106 people die. Every hour 6,392 people die and every day the number is 153,424. How many of these are youths, who have never heard the salvation message from those who were waiting for a more convenient time to share it?