This is so important as we grow and seek the Lord. I truly feel that our walk with the Lord needs to be one that is constantly asking for understanding. We are to live as Jesus did, He was our example to follow, and He lived fully in God’s will. He didn’t say, your will be done, but I feel this would be better for me. He never said your will be done but I was born this way so I can’t change. No Jesus surrendered to God and lived a way that was glorifying to the Father. Our walk with the Lord is not about our physical feelings or our comfort; it is about modeling Christ by using the gifts He has given us and sharing our faith with love.
Verse 5 says, “But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
We are to equip ourselves and go into the world and be the hands and feet of Christ. We also need to have a relationship with the Lord and seek His wisdom everyday. It is good to find a church that teaches the truth and is challenging so we can move towards Him.
In verse 2 Paul tells Timothy, “Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.”
If you are looking for something that feels good, you will find it, but it is probably of this world and not of God. Follow the ways of Christ and live obeying what God has given us even when it is hard. Amen