16After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
18This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
Remember my chains.
Grace be with you. a
a 18 BYZ and TR include Amen.
Share the letter, greetings, remember my chains and complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.
How many of us, if we were in Paul's position could or would we share the Gospel as he did? I don't think I could have. But we need to remember God gives us different spiritual gifts and Paul was unique with his background and knowledge of the Old Testament.
How many souls did he touch while in chains? How many souls did he encourage while in chains? We may find out someday when we meet him in heaven.
Whatever your circumstances are, you too can be effective for the Kingdom of God. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, surrender to Him and hang on for the ride. We may not lead as many souls to Christ as Paul did, or comfort or encourage as many Paul but if we lead just one person with the Good News to God and salvation, the angles will still rejoice out loud at that moment!
Blessings, David
Luke 15:10English Standard Version (ESV)
10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
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