Nick Mobley

By Nick Mobley

Nick has been a good friend and partner in Timothy Network since 2008. We met him as a result of a trip that he made to the barbershop one day, but that’s a story I’ll save for a another time. For now it’s enough to say that Nick is passionate about discipleship and disciple making. His passion is put into action on a daily basis as he practices “life on life” disciple making with teens. ms

Romans 1:15-17

15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Gatorade asks athletes, “What fuels you?” Suggesting that if you want to succeed on the field of competition you must be filled with a replenishing source of strength. In the passage above, we see the driving passion in Paul’s life was to take the Gospel to every tribe/nation. That’s exactly what he writes to the Romans; even though it wasn’t exactly the buckle of the Bible belt he prepared to visit.

What gave him this confidence? His strong personality? The spiritual gifts that God provided him? The deep sense of love and appreciation people had for him and his ministry? NO! It was the power of the Gospel!

Whether in the midst of his dearest brothers and sisters in ministry or before his most vile persecutors, Paul stood unashamed of the Gospel. This was his anchor to hold, his banner to wave, his message to preach – Christ died for the sin of the whole world (Jews and Gentiles)!

We all have different burdens, responsibilities, and talents. Whatever God’s called you to do and wherever He’s placed you right now –ask yourself: Why am I really doing this? What is it that gives me the fire, the passion, and the ability to do what I’m trying to do? If it’s anything other than the power of God’s salvation at work in your life you are missing it! Man’s applause is inconsistent. Our own talents and abilities fade over time. Church programs come and go. But what will stand the test of time? The gospel of Jesus Christ. May this be the song we sing, the banner we wave, and the Word we share each day.

Check your heart. Look deep down. We must care more about what He thinks than anyone else. We must care more about making much of HIS Name rather than our name. We must be faithful regardless of how we feel for this is not our battle – it is the Lord’s. We cannot stop. Life is short. Eternity is real. And the souls of men have but one hope – the gospel of Jesus Christ.