Paul a Great Mentor!

Feb. 12, 2013

Debbie McGrath

Today's Divine Mentor Reading:

Lev. 18, 19; Ps. 13 Acts. 19

Scripture that spoke to me:

Acts 19:11

God did extraordinary miracles through Paul.

Observation:

Paul was speaking boldly and arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God in Ephesus, which was the center for black magic and occult practices.  Paul made tents, taught the Word, pastored, watched over God’s people, evangelized, planted churches and encouraged his new disciples.  What a servant of God! Paul was always expending himself for others. He could only keep up this pace thru prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Application:

We are called to live like Paul  - to abide in the Word and to serve the Lord even when we grow tired, weary and frustrated. Wherever we go, we must do our best to share the gospel with others. Serving the Lord is the total opposite of the world we live in - we live in a world of Me-ism and hedonism and leisure. God has called us to be His Servant – do die to self – from experience, this is the most rewarding life we can chose to live.  There is no greater joy than serving God and others.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank you for a mentor like Paul. Thank you that we serve you – an all-powerful God!  Help us to walk in your strength, not in our weakness.  Make us bold with truth, aggressive in our walk and generous with your love.