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THE CORINTHIAN MISSION
LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 28
Acts 18:1-11

Matthew 28:18-20

 

“…lo, I am with you alway,

even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

 

THE CORINTHIAN MISSION
 
In doing missions work, one has to be ready for opposition from unbelievers. If missionaries think they will be welcomed with garlands and feasts when they arrive, they are mistaken! One thing missionaries must be sure of is that they have truly received from God their call to the missions field. This assurance of calling will see them through the many difficulties in the field. God will keep His workers secure while they achieve the goals He has for them in the missions field.
 
Foes: Paul presented the gospel to the Jews to convince them that Jesus is the Messiah of God. But the Jews resisted the message and blasphemed the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul was not intimidated and told them of the danger of the coming judgment upon them who heard the saving words of eternal life but remained hardened and rejected the Lord Jesus.
 
Friends: Paul found comfort in the fellowship of Aquila and Priscilla. When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was encouraged. He preoccupied himself in testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Best of all, however, was the comforting vision of the Lord Jesus speaking to him. The Lord reminded the Apostle of the promise that He would always abide with him. This is by far the greatest comfort for us too as it is promised in His Word.
 
It is highly possible that Paul was at this time much discouraged by the violent opposition of the Jews, his very life in danger. Yet, God was pleased to give him this vision and His words to assure His faithful servant to continue regardless of the tough situation he was in. Read Acts 18:9-10. Paul must go on preaching.
 
Every servant of God, in one way or another, at certain times, will face depressing situations that may cause him to want to give up. Let us remember the call of God to us and be comforted that He never changes in His appointment. He will see you through all the way until He says, “‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant’ (Matt 25:21), come home.”
 
THOUGHT: Am I ready to do God’s will in spite of adversities?

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thy faithful promises.

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