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Minister's Corner
Be Your Best!
Min. Harrell L. Henton
1 Timothy 4:12
One of the greatest challenges facing young people today is the pressure to fit in. Everywhere they turn, they are being told who they should be, how they should look, what they should believe, and what success should mean. Social media, friends, school, entertainment, and society all compete for their attention and influence.
Yet God’s message to young people has never changed. He does not call them to be like everyone else. He calls them to be like Christ.
The world often tells young people to follow their hearts, pursue popularity, seek pleasure, and make personal success their highest goal. God tells them to seek first His kingdom, pursue righteousness, and allow Christ to shape their lives. The young person who learns this lesson early in life gains a foundation that can bless them for decades to come.
Paul’s words to Timothy remind us that youth is not a weakness. It is a season of tremendous opportunity. Timothy was a young preacher, yet Paul encouraged him not to allow anyone to look down on him because of his age. Instead, he was to earn respect through his example. His life was to demonstrate the transforming power of Christ.
The same challenge belongs to every young Christian today. When we study Scripture, we discover that many of God’s greatest servants began serving Him while they were young.
Joseph was only a teenager when he faced betrayal from his brothers. Sold into slavery and separated from his family, he could have become bitter and resentful. Instead, he remained faithful to God. Through years of hardship, he continued to trust the Lord, and God eventually elevated him to a position of leadership that saved countless lives.
David was a young shepherd when he confronted Goliath. While experienced soldiers were afraid, David trusted in God’s power. His confidence was not in his own strength but in the Lord. His victory teaches us that faith is often more important than experience.
Daniel was likely a young man when he was taken captive to Babylon. Living in a foreign culture that encouraged compromise, Daniel determined in his heart that he would remain faithful to God. Because of his commitment, God used him as a powerful witness before kings and nations.
Mary was a young woman when God chose her to be the mother of Jesus. Her humble response, “Let it be to me according to your word,” demonstrates remarkable faith and submission.
These examples show us an important truth: God does not wait until people are older before He can use them. He uses those who are willing, faithful, and obedient regardless of age.
When people hear the phrase “be your best,” they sometimes think about competition. They think about getting better grades than someone else, being more talented than others, or achieving greater success.
But God’s definition of being your best is different.
Being your best in Christ means becoming the person God created you to be.
WORSHIP TIMES
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 AM & 7:00PM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 AM & 7:00PM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM