Investing in Leaders Now

What if the faith we carry today was meant to be passed on like a master teaching an apprentice? This message draws us into the powerful pattern of generational discipleship found in 2 Timothy, where Paul instructs Timothy to guard the gospel and entrust it to faithful people who will teach others also. We’re reminded that being a disciple isn’t just about accumulating knowledge — it’s a skill set, a way of life that involves hearing from God, obeying Him, and bringing others along on the journey. The sincere faith that lived in Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice now calls us to examine our own spiritual lineage: Who poured into us? Whose authentic, unfamed faith shaped our understanding of Jesus?

We’re challenged to preserve this faith by staying rooted in sound, life-giving words — the gospel full of grace and truth — and to protect it from the distortions that every generation faces. The call is clear: if we’ve received this good deposit, we’re not faithful unless we’re actively passing it on. Whether through parenting, mentoring, or simply living authentically before others, we’re invited into the beautiful economy of God’s kingdom where serving others actually multiplies blessings in our own lives. The question isn’t whether we’re qualified — it’s whether we’re willing to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.