This past week, I was finishing up the book of Acts in my daily devotions. I have always been impressed by Paul’s zeal and his ability to stay on task with what God called him to. I have also wondered what those maps in the back of our bibles would have looked like if they had airplanes back then. Those would have been some pretty incredible missionary journeys!
Near the beginning of Acts, God grabs ahold of Saul (soon to become Paul) in a pretty incredible way. The blinding light, audible voice, and three days of solitude would get the attention of any of us. Paul is a chosen instrument by God and called to a very specific purpose.
In the last chapter, Acts 28, even though Paul has been under duress and now arrest, he is still doing what God called him to. He comes upon Publius, who needs the healing touch of Jesus, and Paul knows exactly what to do.
So I wrote out this prayer… “Father, please show me how You want to use me and make it clear, so that I am living in Your will. I want to be Your instrument, played as You desire. And I want to continue on Your path regardless of what I encounter on the journey.”
What has God called you to and how can you remain faithful to His calling?
1 comment:
The verse that always gets my attention is "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name"!
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