Saturday – Open Topic
New Testament Letters (delayed from Christmas Day)

Reading – 2 Timothy 3-4

Highlight Verses:

“You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I watch a lot of YouTube – probably too much.

Some of my favorites are the automotive YouTubers. I enjoy old cars and seeing people’s adventures with them.

It also makes for great conversation starter material for building relationships.

Some of those YouTubers fit that description of people who love themselves and money.

But not all.

One of the most successful of the YouTubers I watch is Ed Bolian. His channel, VINWIKI, has well over two million subscribers.

His video on Christmas had nothing to do with cars.

It had everything to do with Jesus.

Ed was bold enough to use his huge platform to read the Christmas story. He didn’t stop there. He went on to explain the Gospel and invite everyone to faith in Jesus.

While I would say that there are enough people out there who fit the description found in today’s reading that this could be considered the last days.

But I also see the Gospel finding new avenues of outreach.

Ed’s message and many others like it gives me hope for a fresh revival.

Let’s take heed of Paul’s commands throughout today’s reading and remain faithful, preach the Word, and be prepared to patiently correct, rebuke and encourage people.

When the final day does come, I pray that we can bring as many with us as possible.

What are you doing to increase your platform (sphere of influence)?
How are you using that platform to influence others toward faith in Jesus?