Have you ever felt too young or too inexperienced to do a job or responsibility you were asked to do? I have certainly felt both too young and too inexperienced numerous times, whether it was on a non-profit board, a leadership position at church, or leading a Bible study for women much older than me.
Paul must have
known Timothy was feeling young and inexperienced when he wrote to him.
I Timothy 4:11-13 11 Command and teach these things. 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
Timothy could effectively “lead up” as he relied on God’s grace and help to faithfully saturating himself in God’s truths. As you and I allow God’s truths to saturate our lives, then we too can be an example to others, even if they are more mature and experienced.
From the verses
above, in which area would you like to mature? The God of Grace is ready to help
you and me in that area!
Alice