DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 24; Jeremiah 8; Ephesians 2:11-22
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. 2 Corinthians 7:5
Paul faced great conflict. As he sought to advance the Gospel, he encountered opposition from without. At times it was ridicule (Acts17:32); at other times it was life-threatening (Acts 23:12). He also encountered opposition from within. As he sought to mature every man in Christ, he feared they would be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. This was the work of false teachers who targeted those not established in the faith. As we gather, it is not for a social occasion, but to equip ourselves for the work of God. —Mark Kolchin
Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and mind and soul and strength, to serve the King of kings.—W.P.M.