We all want to be selected. For a team, for a project, for a job, or for friendship. And there\u2019s no better feeling than being selected on the good word of another. To be seen, known, and pointed out as someone of high standing, of having a quality character, is quite an honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A reputation goes a long way and could make or break decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The apostle Paul knew this, so he sought wisdom when it came to discerning the next person for his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming off of a split with a good friend and ministry partner, Paul needed to choose someone who would join him on his missionary journey to share the good news of Jesus with Jews and Gentiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When he arrived at the areas of Derbe and Lystra (in modern-day Turkey), Paul heard about a young man named Timothy. His grandmother and mother were Jewish believers, and his father was Greek. His life represented a mix of cultures, and he had heard and responded to the gospel, which seems to have perfectly positioned him for this assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, note the word disciple<\/em>. Timothy was identified as someone actively living out the mission, and the word choice makes it known that he followed the teachings of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only did he follow Jesus, but he represented a solid character and trustworthiness. People in the area spoke well of him. Their observations and interactions left a pleasant and cheerful outlook toward this young man. His reputation preceded him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul received recommendations based on Timothy\u2019s reputation and must have found them to be accurate as he met Timothy and took him under his wing. Things went well, because later in the New Testament we find two books dedicated to Paul\u2019s continued correspondence with his prot\u00e9g\u00e9e, advising Timothy to stay strong in faith and pursue the same noble qualities that Paul witnessed in him\u2014righteousness, godliness, love, and gentleness, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What would people say about us? If someone researched our lives and interviewed family and friends, what would they find? Are we kind, trustworthy, and caring? Would we be labeled as disciples of Jesus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n We want to be the kind of people with our purpose fixed on God and His kingdom so that when opportunities arise to lead a Bible study, mentor someone, or join a ministry at church or in the community, our actions speak for themselves others would speak highly of us because they\u2019ve seen us walk in step with Jesus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We all want to be selected. For a team, for a project, for a job, or for friendship. And there\u2019s no better feeling than being selected on the good word of another. To be seen, known, and pointed out as someone of high standing, of having a quality character, is quite an honor. 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To be seen, known, and pointed out as someone of high standing, of having a quality character, is quite an honor.<\/p> A reputation goes a long way and could make or break decisions.<\/p> The apostle Paul knew this, so he sought wisdom when it came to discerning the next person for his team.<\/p> Coming off of a split with a good friend and ministry partner, Paul needed to choose someone who would join him on his missionary journey to share the good news of Jesus with Jews and Gentiles.<\/p> When he arrived at the areas of Derbe and Lystra (in modern-day Turkey), Paul heard about a young man named Timothy. His grandmother and mother were Jewish believers, and his father was Greek. His life represented a mix of cultures, and he had heard and responded to the gospel, which seems to have perfectly positioned him for this assignment.<\/p> Now, note the word disciple<\/em>. 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