So, You Want To Be A Pastor

128 - Today's Prime Time Devo comes from 1Ti 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Remember, this is a letter to Timothy written by the hand of Paul. No one knows for sure how old Timothy was at the time of this letter, but most scholars put him somewhere between the age of 30 and 40. But chronological age shouldn't matter when it comes to those who have assumed their role in the office of the Word. It is enough that trusted church leaders (elders) have set Timothy apart for ministry by the laying on of their hands, (1 Tim 4:14) But if it's not enough, if some still desire to question Timothy's credentials based on his age, he can produce this letter written by Paul that says “let no one despise your youth.” In other words, no one is too think less of Timothy and his work because of his age. BUT Paul continues with specific instructions for Timothy as to how he is to conduct himself. Such conduct will shut the mouths of any who may complain against him. He is to serve as examples to others in the following areas: Word: The word in the Greek is logos, and it is defined as the articulate utterance of human language. Timothy must be able to express himself well in using words. It is in the expression of logos that God comes to His people. In fact Jesus is called Logos in the Gospel of John and in 1 John. He is the perfect divine expression of God! God uses words to bring people to faith: Ro 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. He uses His Word to teach us and correct us! 2Ti 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, A good messenger of God is not sloppy with language or grammar, and if one hopes to be a pastor, he needs to be able to articulate and communicate the Word of God to others. Has God put a call on your life to be a messenger? Then prepare well by studying language, grammar, and communication. Serve as an example as you rightly divide the word of truth, above all, leaning on the Holy Spirit to “teach you all things.”