Be Level Headed

 DAILY DEVOTION MCZ MISSION DEPARTMENT 

*2 Timothy 4:5*

_5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry._

*Be level headed*

Paul says “As for you, always be sober-minded…” .Literally, it means to be clearheaded in every situation. Keep an unruffled alertness. Sober up. Stay free from the controlling influence of emotions and  desires in such a way that you are clearheaded and reasonable. Show presence of mind.

What amazes me about this instruction is how low the bar is set. As Paul is about to leave, his first instruction is pretty much to say, “Keep your sanity.” But as you think more about it, that’s not such an easy thing to do in life or ministry. 

Timothy is about to lose his mentor. Empire-wide persecution is already underway. Precisely because people are unstable in mind and conduct, we must remain levelheaded. Show presence of mind in all situations.

*Prayer* 

Lord help me to be level headed in all situations.