The reading is from 2 Timothy 4:1-8. We are face to face here with possibly the last words the Apostle Paul ever wrote. The second letter to Timothy, much like the first, was written to stiffen the resolve of a young, timid and reluctant leader. The Bible has many examples of those who did not want to be leaders but had it thrust on them by God’s call on their lives. Think of Moses or Jeremiah or Amos or even Peter after the incident in the boat (Luke 5:1-11). Timothy is certainly one of these. Are you being called to some ministry but feel inadequate? Think of these figures. With God all things are possible.