SCRIPTURE: Romans (NIV) 15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.
OBSERVATION: Paul was on his way to Jerusalem to take some help for the poor saints that he had gathered from his ministry in Macedonia and Achaia. (vs. 25-26) After delivering the gift Paul’s plans were to stop in Rome on his way to Spain. His plans were interrupted in Jerusalem and in a Roman court appealed to Caesar. Then the Roman government provided his transportation to Rome.
In doing the will of God, Paul knew that God was with him and working through him. He had the “full measure of the blessings of Christ!” Whether supporting himself by making tents in Corinth, or in a Roman jail, I see Paul living and working and ministering with this confidence! He received support from some churches, but he did not depend on them nor try to convince them to give…he had “the full measure of the blessings of Christ!”
APPLICATION: In writing the SOAPs, I have this confidence. I am doing what I am convinced is the will of God for me. This ministry is for His glory. It is His assignment for me. This ministry has “the full measure of the blessing of Christ.”
Whatever our lot in life (wealthy or poor), or our assignment (government official or mother at home), or our age, or relationships, we should take our place as being God’s assigned will for our lives and we should perform our service/ministry in “the full measure of the blessing of Christ.” We are working for HIM and trusting HIM to give direction and provision.
PRAYER: Lord, I can count on Your empowering to do what You have assigned me to do. I am not responsible for those things outside of my reach. I am responsible to say and to do as Your Spirit leads. I am responsible to trust You. Once I have obeyed You, it is in Your hands! Amen
Pastor Leon
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