Season of Employment

​At some point, most of us have been warned: "practice what you preach." These are stinging words, indicating a present mis-match of words and actions. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Preach the Word!" (2 Timothy 4:2).  The old adage "actions speak louder than words" certainly has truth.  God's command to preach the Word is followed by "Be ready in season and out of season."  In summary, preach the Word all the time, whether you feel like it or not.  Oswald Chambers makes this keen observation: "Some people are totally unemployable in the spiritual realm."  There are many times we don't feel like it but more commonly we are unprepared to preach the Word.  The state of spiritual readiness is hard work: it demands a faithfulness to study and prayer and openness to the Holy Spirit.  Do you have a regular study-and-prayer life?  If not, you may not be employable for the God's use. Let me encourage you to begin today to ready yourself because the season of spiritual employment is now! ​