Dear Student of the Word,
I apologize for not posting a study last week. The two days I was in the air coming to Africa and my schedule when I arrived didn't allow me to do so. This week I've had challenges getting a reliable phone connection, but today looks like it will be possible to send this through. I hope you enjoy it and used last week to catch up on some previous studies.
Paul was a great man, but he wasn't a perfect man. He had challenges and did God's will in spite of his weaknesses. This week I wrote:
v. 5 – By his own admission, Paul was afraid! He had conflicts outside and fears inside. I find that remarkable and encouraging at the same time. If Paul was afraid and learned how to face his fears to be effective and productive, then maybe I can, too. Too often I felt that courage is action without fear, but it’s really action in the midst of fear. I am learning how to control my fears and not let them rule me. How are you doing with your fears? Don’t think that fear means you are unspiritual. It just means that you are human!
Paul was doing God’s work and still he faced fatigue, harassment, conflicts and fears. If that was the norm for Paul, what do you think your norm will be? It is so important that you not maintain a false standard of spirituality that states that you will always be on top of every situation.
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