As I’ve grown older, my heart increasingly turns toward the generation coming behind me. My life has been devoted to sharing Christ’s message, strengthening believers, and building a vibrant faith community.

Now I find myself wondering: what legacy will remain when I’m no longer here? This isn’t a new concern. The Apostle Paul, facing his final days, wrote these urgent words to Timothy: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:1-2).

Paul’s strategy was brilliant in its simplicity. He invested deeply in faithful young leaders like Timothy, but he didn’t stop there. He challenged Timothy to multiply that investment by pouring the same truths into others who would carry the message forward.

The true test of ministry is not just what we accomplish in our lifetime, but whether the next generation continues the work with even greater impact. Success isn’t measured only by our own faithfulness to Jesus, but by how effectively we’ve prepared others to carry His message into the future.