2 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV
[1] I 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: [2] preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
Paul warns Timothy that he needs to be prepared in and out of season. What does that look like? The best example of this, is Jesus Himself. Jesus came to Israel and the fig tree didn’t have any fruit on the tree. So what did Jesus do? He cursed it.
The fig tree represented the Israelites. The physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When Jesus came to them, they weren’t ready for the Messiah. They didn’t recognize Him. Instead, they hated Him. Accused Him and had Him killed. They weren’t prepared out of season.
The LORD is returning. He’s coming at a time we wouldn’t expect. At a time that just may not be when we’re in season, so what are we to do? Bear fruit. The LORD uses us and calls on us to be prepared whether we think the timing is good or not. So what are we to do? Bear fruit.
We are to constantly be on guard, bearing fruit, seeking the LORD, so that we might be ready for anything. Why? Because the LORD doesn’t work according to our time, but according to His own. Therefore, we must always be ready for the LORD.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Forget About The Season.