I am amazed at Paul and enjoy learning from him because he is determined not to care about his life and he lives for one purpose, glorifying God. He is sharing how he is listening to the Spirit and He tells Paul nothing good is going to happen to you as you travel but many will learn from you even as you suffer. And Paul goes. We struggle when it doesn’t cost us anything but our stuff. We are to submit our lives and live for Christ as we proclaim His name. If we truly open our hearts and realize there is nothing better in this world but knowing and sharing the Good News about Jesus we would be able to do the same. Sometimes we can’t even get out of bed to read God’s word because we are too tired. We get uncomfortable sharing our faith and it cost us nothing. We need to pray and say Spirit lead me and I will follow no matter what you show me, even if it will hurt. We must realize that our lives are worth nothing without us surrendering to His will and living to share the Good News about our amazing Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
Acts 20:22-24 “And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.”
I am amazed at Paul and enjoy learning from him because he is determined not to care about his life and he lives for one purpose, glorifying God. He is sharing how he is listening to the Spirit and He tells Paul nothing good is going to happen to you as you travel but many will learn from you even as you suffer. And Paul goes. We struggle when it doesn’t cost us anything but our stuff. We are to submit our lives and live for Christ as we proclaim His name. If we truly open our hearts and realize there is nothing better in this world but knowing and sharing the Good News about Jesus we would be able to do the same. Sometimes we can’t even get out of bed to read God’s word because we are too tired. We get uncomfortable sharing our faith and it cost us nothing. We need to pray and say Spirit lead me and I will follow no matter what you show me, even if it will hurt. We must realize that our lives are worth nothing without us surrendering to His will and living to share the Good News about our amazing Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
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1/5/2012 12:14:38 pm
When we reside in a world that would think self denial is passing up the purchase of a beloved gadget, Bro. Paul sets the bar of trudging forth despite the awaiting suffering that he would undergo. This is a inspiring post that helps my determination to continue despite the cost. God bless you for sharing this verse and summary.
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