God’s eternal plan was revealed “at the proper time” through preaching. This phrase “proper time” (Greek: kairos) doesn’t refer to chronological time but to the perfect, appointed moment in God’s sovereign plan. Just as Jesus came in the “fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4), God’s truth is proclaimed at exactly the right moments.
Paul has been “entrusted” with this preaching ministry. The word suggests both privilege and responsibility. God has placed His precious truth into Paul’s care, expecting faithful stewardship. This wasn’t Paul’s idea or career choice; it came “by the command of God our Savior.”
Notice how Paul honors the ministry of preaching. In an age that often devalues spoken communication in favor of digital alternatives, Paul reminds us that God chose to manifest His eternal word primarily through human proclamation. There’s something uniquely powerful about God’s truth being declared by human voices to human hearts.
The phrase “God our Savior” is significant because it emphasizes that the same God who saves us is the one who commands the preaching of His word. Salvation and the proclamation of salvation come from the same loving, sovereign source.