Exodus 33:1-34:3; Psalms 83:1-84:12; Acts 20:1-16
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 NKJV
Paul expected hardship, imprisonment, and possible death but he did not count his life dear to himself. With joy, he spent his remaining days telling people the Gospel of the grace of God, which had saved a reprobate like himself. We, who have the Lord’s promise that He is coming to snatch us away at any moment, should also be using every opportunity to tell as many as possible about the Lord Jesus and His saving grace. —David Croudace
But if by death to living, they can Thy glory see,
I’ll take my cross and follow close to Thee. —Ira Stamphil