Paul brings this letter to an end by giving Timothy and his church family encouragement.
This chapter reads like a hopeful farewell, and it is.
God expects his mission to be carried out even while the messenger is staring down death.
When times get tough people can get spooked and abandon God’s mission and God’s faithful servants.
Finish strong.
It is very interesting that Paul’s closing encouragement to Timothy was “preach the Word” (v.2). Paul’s request was to have his scrolls and parchments brought to his jail cell. Even approaching death, Paul was faithfully carrying out the mission God set before him.
Lord, empower me to be faithful to the end, for your glory.
