Writing to Timothy, Paul says, "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God." Right before this, Paul had reminded Timothy not to be fearful but to stir up the gift of God. Now he encourages him to be strong in the power of God. Paul had a heart for the gospel and was sent out to preach the good news. Now in passing the torch to Timothy, he is encouraging him to do the same. Let's join Pastor John right now in Second Timothy chapter one with the message Be Not Ashamed…