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2 Timothy 4:2-4<\/cite> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage\u2014with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are living in a time when truth is twisted; lies are presented as attractive, believable truths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just look at how Satan is portrayed in today\u2019s generation. Gone are the days when Satan is depicted as a red devil with a tail carrying a pitchfork.<\/span><\/p>\n

All over media today, Satan is presented as sexy, attractive and good, even the lead in dramas. He is portrayed as the first advocate of human rights, the first advocate of freedom of speech in the Garden of Eden. And guess which age group these are targeting?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you, young people, now get a sense of the dangerous times we are living in? If you do not know the Word of God well, you will not be able to win over your generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, you may be swayed by the lies that your friends believe in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul says in 2 Timothy 4:2-4: <\/span>\u201cPreach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage \u2013 with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The time is now to get serious about the Word of God.<\/b> Dig deeper into, and stand firm on, the truth of God\u2019s Word.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do not know the Word of God well, you will not be able to win over your generation.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you have not opened up your Bible in the last three days, may I encourage you to do so now? You need to be fully armed.<\/span><\/p>\n

God\u2019s Word divulges:<\/b> It tells us the truth and reveals our sins to us; it brings us to a place of repentance. Transformation and power of the Spirit cannot come without repentance. Revival begins with repentance. Revelation is not enough to change us, but repentance is.<\/span><\/p>\n

God\u2019s Word directs:<\/b> It guides us to pray, guides us towards revival, guides us to make decisions. \u201cThy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.<\/em>\u201d (Psalm 119:105)<\/span><\/p>\n

God\u2019s Word demands:<\/b> Faith without deeds is dead. God\u2019s Word always demands a change from us. Living out His Word transforms lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be fully armed<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you wear the armour of God and go into a spiritual battle to win souls, do not forget the most crucial thing \u2013 your weapon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without your weapon, you are not fully armed. What is this weapon? Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us that this weapon is your sword. And what is this sword? The Word of God!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ephesians 6:17 mentions the \u201csword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God<\/em>\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have your belt of truth, your breastplate of righteousness, your feet fitted, your shield and helmet. But without your sword, you are not fully armed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not forget your sword!<\/span><\/p>\n

The time is now to carry your swords. And only when you have put on the full armour of God, can you then stand against Satan\u2019s plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

God\u2019s Word is powerful because it divulges truth, directs the trajectory of our lives, and demands transformation.<\/b><\/p>\n

If you want to win people over to Jesus, you need to know the Word of God. Don\u2019t just rely on your pastors for Sunday sermons, but read the Bible for yourselves and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be equipped with God\u2019s Word, and stand firm in the Truth as you reach out. The time is now. Don\u2019t forget your sword.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us pray\uff1a<\/span><\/p>\n

Lord, we pray that You continue to place on our hearts an urgency for our generation. In a world full of lies, Lord, we need You more than ever. Use us to shed Your truth onto this generation, no matter how painful it may be. And may the Truth of who You really are turn the hearts of people back to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We pray this in Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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