Can Do
Today we complete the book of Acts. Paul has finally arrived at Rome as a prisoner. Here, he would remain under house arrest for two years. We have now seen how the Gospel spread from Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the uttermost part of the world. Now may we continue that which was begun by the first century saints--continue to preach the gospel to all the world.
Tomorrow we begin the great book of Romans. Paul had already written the letter to the Romans. He wrote it while he was staying in Corinth for three months (way back in Acts 20:1-3). Way back then, Paul wanted to go to Rome so bad, but his plans always seemed to be frustrated. But understand this. Paul's frustration back then was God's orchestration. Because of God's hindering, we now have the Book of Romans. Back then, Paul didn't give up and throw up his hands because of what he couldn't do. Instead, he did what he could do. He picked up his pen and began to write the greatest explanation of the gospel we have in one letter--the Book of Romans.
That's a good lesson for you and me. A lot times we focus on what we can't do. "Man I want to go there and be a part of that ministry." Or, "I want to go to that church and lead that ministry; but I'm prevented. I'm hindered from doing so."-- And we end up focusing on what we can't do, rather than focusing on what we CAN DO! We should be saying, "I may not be able to go to Africa, but I can work with the children in RA's or GA's." Or, "I can go to the homeless shelter and work with them one week." Or, "I can work in the jail ministry." Or, "I can visit the sick and shut-ins of my church." The key to being successful in ministry is NOT focus on what you cannot do, but to concentrate on that which you CAN DO! Problems for Paul always became opportunities. For example, now while Paul sits in custody in Rome for two years, guess what he does? He pulls out his pen and parchment and writes the letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Again, focusing on what he could do, not what he couldn't do.
So the next portion of our reading for next few months will be the Epistles of Paul, beginning with the great Epistle to the Romans. Hope you're looking forward to it. I know I am. God bless.
Tomorrow we begin the great book of Romans. Paul had already written the letter to the Romans. He wrote it while he was staying in Corinth for three months (way back in Acts 20:1-3). Way back then, Paul wanted to go to Rome so bad, but his plans always seemed to be frustrated. But understand this. Paul's frustration back then was God's orchestration. Because of God's hindering, we now have the Book of Romans. Back then, Paul didn't give up and throw up his hands because of what he couldn't do. Instead, he did what he could do. He picked up his pen and began to write the greatest explanation of the gospel we have in one letter--the Book of Romans.
That's a good lesson for you and me. A lot times we focus on what we can't do. "Man I want to go there and be a part of that ministry." Or, "I want to go to that church and lead that ministry; but I'm prevented. I'm hindered from doing so."-- And we end up focusing on what we can't do, rather than focusing on what we CAN DO! We should be saying, "I may not be able to go to Africa, but I can work with the children in RA's or GA's." Or, "I can go to the homeless shelter and work with them one week." Or, "I can work in the jail ministry." Or, "I can visit the sick and shut-ins of my church." The key to being successful in ministry is NOT focus on what you cannot do, but to concentrate on that which you CAN DO! Problems for Paul always became opportunities. For example, now while Paul sits in custody in Rome for two years, guess what he does? He pulls out his pen and parchment and writes the letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Again, focusing on what he could do, not what he couldn't do.
So the next portion of our reading for next few months will be the Epistles of Paul, beginning with the great Epistle to the Romans. Hope you're looking forward to it. I know I am. God bless.
posted by Royce Hendry at
6:32 AM
1 Comments:
I love how God knows what my day will bring me before I wake everyday. He places road signs up to lead me in the direction he wants me to go. I CAN spread Gods Word, I Can witness the changes he has made in my life. I Can't dwell on my mistakes because God has washed my sins and transgretions away.There is a lot I can't do but there is way more that I CAN do. Thank you Jesus!!!
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