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For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building. (1Corinthians 3:9) Being co-workers with God means that ministry and sharing the good news with people work together as a unit to achieve what God desires and part of that is building the Church.

And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct]. (Ephesians 4:11)

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Be bold in your calling to stand firm in the face of opposition and suffering for the sake of the gospel.

May the Lord give you understanding in all things to see the importance of perseverance, and to receive understanding from the Lord in all these things. God is faithful to give us understanding in all these things, and He will be faithful to give us the grace to be strong. Keep your head, endure suffering, share good news, do whatever it takes, and repeat. Keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice and risk. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to support the errors they hold, and will turn their earsaway from the truth and will wander off into myths and man-made fictions [and will accept the unacceptable]. But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry. (2 Timothy 4:1-5) (The Call) to Testify to the truth of his message; to serve as proof of evidence of someone's being or existence. (The Call) to Worship an act of exalting God to a place of honor and reverence, because he is worthy. Worship is acknowledging the greatness of God both publicly and privately. Whether public or private, worship include physical expression's of praise, reverence and humility. Worship admits that God deserves all our devotion and service, because he is so far greater than anyone or anything else. Our fear is to be respectful, and driven by our love for Him. Believing in Jesus Christ, acknowledging him as God, joyfully obeying him, and trusting him with our lives completely. Praising the Lord what He has done also praising the Lord for who He is, for His character and nature. The glory of His enduring righteousness, the faithfulness of His gracious provision, the power of His mighty hand. Fearing the Lord will give you wisdom.

The [reverent] fear of the LORD is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;

A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the LORD;

His praise endures for ever. (Psalm 111:10)