The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's "last words." Paul looked past his own circumstances in order to pastor and care for the churches and specifically for Timothy. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all of us, to persevere in faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).

Joy is meant to be a distinguishing feature of the Christian life. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a gift of God. We best receive this gift when we focus on the truth of who God is, commune with Him through prayer, and rely on the community of believers He has provided.