22For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you; 23but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you 24whenever I go to Spain—for I hope to see you in passing, and to be helped on my way there by you, when I have first enjoyed your company for a while— 25but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. 26For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. 28Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain. 29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
30Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, 31that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; 32so that I may come to you in joy by the will of God and find refreshing rest in your company. 33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Paul is on a mission. He wisely sends out letters prior to his departure so the recipients will be prepared for his arrival. He asks for prayers for his safety and his service for the journey.
How many of us, prior to a journey when we step out the door for Christ, ask for prayers for safety and service to Him? We need to follow Pauls example to receive this blessing of prayer.
Do you know someone in the missions field? Did or do you pray for them? Missions today as those of Pauls day are ripe for attack from Satan as he wants them to fail. Pray for the missionary's.
Before you step out the door today, turn your prayer requests over to God, allow Him to be in the drivers seat and you will be surprised to where He takes you.
Blessings, David
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