Keeping Your Focus in Times of Frenzy, Fray, Frustration, and Filth: Part SEVEN by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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2 Timothy 4:5- But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. In PART SEVEN of this series, we direct our attention to focusing on proclaiming the Gospel and performing or proving your ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved, keeping your focus on reaching people for Christ will help you immensely when life gets frustrating, filthy, and full of frenzy. The burden for the souls of men and women, boys and girls, gives strength, motivation, and a purpose when difficulties arise. Paul encouraged Timothy to do the work of an evangelist. Focus on proclaiming the Gospel. Understand beloved that you cannot take the Gospel to the wrong address. Let me ask, “Are you handling the burden of bearing the truth of God's Word? Are you telling others the truth about salvation and warning them of Hell?” * Don't hesitate to obey the Lord. * Don't meditate on whether to tell that person or not, just do it. * Don't imitate those who are fearful and unconcerned about serving God. * Don't irritate the Lord with your disobedience and excuses. * Don't gravitate toward the backslidden and the worldly. As believers in a world of chaos, confusion, and corruption, we are to maintain our balance and stability by focusing on what God wants us to do. We are to pursue the will of God for our lives and fulfill God’s purpose for us. Paul instructs us to make full proof of our ministry. What is this all about? The phrase “full proof” is from the word plerophoreo {play-rof-or-eh'-o} which means “to bring to full completion; to fulfill every part; to accomplish or carry through to the end.” About a person's work, it also carries the ideas of eagerness, enthusiasm, and wholeheartedness. Focusing on the will of God for your life will help you immensely in times of frenzy, fray, frustration, and filth. This message was preached on Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.