Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Acts 20:17-34 is perhaps the best summary of scriptural ministry we’ll find in the Word of God. Interestingly, Paul summoned the elders of Ephesus to hear this. These were certainly not the only believers, and maybe not the ones he was closest to. But Ephesus was where he invested the longest part of his time.
I get what’s going on now more than any time in my life. I’m beginning to sense the close of my years, and though some insist I am still young and have many years ahead of me, I know my time is shorter now than it used to be. Mortality is setting in.
- I am thankful for what the Lord has allowed me to be a part of
- I am hopeful for the Lord’s soon return
- I am happy for those God has called to carry on
At the same time
- I am mindful of the trials I experienced and
- I am cautious for those who will turn away from the truth
I can’t say how much more time I have to invest in the ministry. If God gives me even another 15 years, I know they will fly away.
I want to be free from the blood of all men, having, by the grace of God, served Him in all good conscience.
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