2 Timothy 4:1-5

Be prepared for whatever God places in your life. 

Philippians 1:6 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ

Listen closely to Holy Spirit and follow it up with action.

2 Timothy 4:1–5

4 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

This refers to the second coming  of Jesus Christ, when He returns to establish His kingdom. Paul uses the certainty of Christ’s return to motivate Timothy to fulfill his ministerial tasks, even in the face of opposition. Timothy must be ready whether it is convenient or inconvenient for him. 

In Paul’s time, speakers addressed their audience when they were most open to persuasion. Both interpretations are related—an inconvenient time for the audience would be an inconvenient time for the speaker. Timothy, however, must be ready regardless.

Paul emphasizes not only right content, but right manner in preaching. The Greek word used here refers to healthy teaching. Those who reject healthy teaching are spiritually sick. These false stories promote useless speculation rather than knowledge of the truth. The Greek word used here, euangelistēs, refers to a person who proclaims or announces the gospel message as part of their particular church office or role. Faithlife Bible.

Paul underscores the importance of his command to Timothy by calling on God and Jesus to be witnesses to it. He reminds Timothy that Jesus will return in judgment. Paul’s charge to Timothy is to preach the word. The foundation of any ministry is God’s Word. Preaching God’s truth is a sacred and demanding task, requiring perseverance and courage. Be ready means to take a stand. Timothy was to be alert at all times to his responsibilities, even when it was inconvenient. This type of ministry is not for a novice. Patience and instruction are two necessary components of an effective ministry. True spiritual growth occurs over a period of time, through consistent teaching and application of God’s Word. Timothy needs to be alert and ready to preach God’s Word. Sound teaching is essential for spiritual maturity, but will not always be tolerated. There will come a time when people will seek out teachers to tell them what they want to hear and what makes them feel good. As Paul faced execution, he was evidently concerned that his son in the faith would be tempted to depart from truth, lured by deceptive false teachers. Watchful means “sober.” Endure afflictions refers to the hard toil of ministry, which will have its own reward. An evangelist equips and encourages believers to share the Good News. NKJ Bible.

1 Timothy 4:13  Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

1 Timothy 5:20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

Titus 2:15  Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.