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Reflection: Paul tells the church to entrust the gospel to faithful people who will teach others also. That is how faith moves from one generation to the next: not only through platforms, programs, or formal titles, but through steady people who invest in others. You do not have to be impressive to be useful. You need humility, availability, and a willingness to take responsibility for the influence God has given you. Someone near you needs encouragement, wisdom, prayer, correction, or a steady example of what it looks like to follow Jesus. The next faithful step may be simple: invite someone to coffee, serve in student ministry, check on a younger believer, pray with your family, or confess where you need to grow. Godly influence is not about pretending you are stronger than you are. It is surrender, courage, repentance, and love that keeps pointing people to Jesus with hope every day.

Application Question: What next faithful step is God putting in front of you right now, and what would obedience look like before this week ends?