The Fulfillment of God’s Calling.

One thing we can rely on is God’s faithfulness. He always empower us to fulfill His purposes for our lives. Paul said that the Lord strengthened him “so that through Him the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles  might hear Him.’ (2 Tim. 4: 17) He knew this was where God wanted him to be-that his incarceration and trial were an integral part of fulfilling his calling.

Since Paul’s desire was to do God’s  will, we can be sure that he jumped at this chance to proclaim Christ to the Roman rulers of that day. He didn’t compromise or soften his message in order to save his own life. when a person has the conviction that he is doing the work God has called him to accomplish, he is filled with zeal and bravery, which all the forces of evil cannot destroy. Whenever we stand up for what we  believe, God uses that as an opportunity to strengthen us for the next challenge-which may very well be more difficult and costly. Paul’s life was on the line, but he did not consider his life as dear to himself. His goal was to finish the ministry he’d received from the Lord Jesus Christ.

THEN FEAR OF DEATH CAN CAUSE US TO LOSE COURAGE, BUT THE REALIZATION THAT GOD HOLDS OUR DAYS IN HIS HANDS GIVES US THE CONFIDENCE TO PRESS ON. THE LORD HAS A COURSE MAPPED OUT OF EACH OF US, AND HE GUARDS OUR WAY AS WE SEEK TO FULFILL IT. GOD DOESN’T COUNT THE  THE VALUE OF OUR DAYS AS MAN DOES. IN HIS EYES, A BEDRIDDEN BELIEVER IN A NURSING HOME STILL HAS A PURPOSE ANS A CALLING FROM HIM.

YOU CAN BE SURE THAT IF YOU ARE STILL BREATHING, THE LORD HAS PLANS FOR YOU.