We are reading thru the New Testament, a chapter a day, and I gotta tell ya…I just love Paul. In his writings several things become apparent: his burden for the souls of the recipients of his letters (or for that matter of all people); his dedication to the cause of Christ (at any cost); his fervent desire to spread the gospel (in your face!); and his ability to address both doctrinal & personal issues with tact (at least most of the time). I long to be like Paul. Fact is, I am much more like Peter…now to have many of Peter’s traits would be a tremendous honor…but I’ve mastered his least desirable traits: stumbling along like a bull in a china shop with my foot in my mouth, focused on what I want or think is right instead of what God wants. The good news is that I know it’s not about me or my abilities; it’s about Christ and his love for me and for you. You see it’s true; Christ’s power IS made perfect in my weaknesses (2 Cor 12:9). So as I journey thru this life, trying my hardest to grow in my relatinship with Christ, becoming more like Jesus, often times looking less and less like him, it’s good to know that God has given me wonderful examples (like Paul & Peter) to spur me on…'cause that’s all I really want to do: help others to know Jesus.
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