A Precious Saviour
by Pastor Paul M. Sadler
It has been said that
“when Raphael died at thirty-seven years of age, they carried his
marvelous painting, ‘The Transfiguration,’ only half finished, in the
funeral procession as a symbol of the incompleteness of life and the
brevity of time
Time is a precious
commodity! When the Apostle Paul instructed the Ephesians to redeem the
time, he wanted them to make wise use of it. They were not to squander it
on worldly pursuits that would draw them away from the things of the Lord.
But redeeming the time also implies taking advantage of opportunities that
present themselves in life. When Paul, for example, was unjustly incarcerated
at Rome, he did not view his circumstances as a setback in his ministry,
but as an opportunity for the furtherance of the gospel. It gave him
access to Caesar’s household that he would not have otherwise had.
And as a result, many were saved.
Rather than dwell on his
mitigating circumstances that would have only frustrated the grace of God,
Paul instead chose to produce what is perhaps his greatest body of
work—his Prison Epistles that continue to minister to the Body of Christ
to this very day. This is why it is important to follow Paul’s example,
that we too might be more productive in the Lord’s service. His
unfaltering love and devotion to the Savior, Who saved him on the road to
Damascus, was the motivating influence in his life, as it should be in
ours.
As you read these lines,
there will be numerous opportunities throughout the coming year to make a
difference in someone’s life. But it is essential to take advantage of
them as Paul did. Perhaps it’s a neighbor down the street who needs a helping
hand. Reach out to them, as the Lord reached out to us; and when you do,
take the gospel with you. Become a mentor to someone who is new to
the faith, someone who has more questions than answers about the
Word of God. Make a difference in someone’s life. Only eternity will
bear out the fruits of your labor for Christ. You will be amazed when
you get to Glory and someone walks up to you and says, “Thank you
for the word of encouragement that day, it was a turning point in
my Christian life.”
May God help us to live
every day in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ, where we will all stand
astounded at what could have been.
Thank You
Lord For (Click) Saving My Soul
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A Precious Saviour
by Pastor Paul M. Sadler
It has been said that
“when Raphael died at thirty-seven years of age, they carried his
marvelous painting, ‘The Transfiguration,’ only half finished, in the
funeral procession as a symbol of the incompleteness of life and the
brevity of time
Time is a precious
commodity! When the Apostle Paul instructed the Ephesians to redeem the
time, he wanted them to make wise use of it. They were not to squander it
on worldly pursuits that would draw them away from the things of the Lord.
But redeeming the time also implies taking advantage of opportunities that
present themselves in life. When Paul, for example, was unjustly incarcerated
at Rome, he did not view his circumstances as a setback in his ministry,
but as an opportunity for the furtherance of the gospel. It gave him
access to Caesar’s household that he would not have otherwise had.
And as a result, many were saved.
Rather than dwell on his
mitigating circumstances that would have only frustrated the grace of God,
Paul instead chose to produce what is perhaps his greatest body of
work—his Prison Epistles that continue to minister to the Body of Christ
to this very day. This is why it is important to follow Paul’s example,
that we too might be more productive in the Lord’s service. His
unfaltering love and devotion to the Savior, Who saved him on the road to
Damascus, was the motivating influence in his life, as it should be in
ours.
As you read these lines,
there will be numerous opportunities throughout the coming year to make a
difference in someone’s life. But it is essential to take advantage of
them as Paul did. Perhaps it’s a neighbor down the street who needs a helping
hand. Reach out to them, as the Lord reached out to us; and when you do,
take the gospel with you. Become a mentor to someone who is new to
the faith, someone who has more questions than answers about the
Word of God. Make a difference in someone’s life. Only eternity will
bear out the fruits of your labor for Christ. You will be amazed when
you get to Glory and someone walks up to you and says, “Thank you
for the word of encouragement that day, it was a turning point in
my Christian life.”
May God help us to live
every day in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ, where we will all stand
astounded at what could have been.
Thank You Lord For (Click) Saving My Soul
Thank You Lord For (Click) Saving My Soul
276: Romans 8:31-39 - Part 2 - Lesson 3 Part 4 Book 23
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