Renewing Our Strength #28

Beneath the surface in Paul's letter to Timothy is this sense that this young disciple may have been tempted to give up on the call God had given him - that he was becoming drained by the constant messages he was being given that he was too young and inexperienced, as well as the continually having to deal with false teachers, gossipers, and all around trouble-makers. It can wear you down. So Paul reminds him in chapter 4:

14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.

When God calls you to do something, He gives you the gifts you need. He provides every resource that His call requires - the physical, mental, and emotional strength it takes to continue your own walk with Him, so that you can keep going and have others join you on the journey, sometimes needing extra strength to bring them along.  Be persistent, and He will provide the strength.