In this message, Brother Alan Simmons continues on the fourth part of a five-part series on the life of the apostle Paul. In this installment, after re-reading 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Bro. Alan recaps what we've learned about Paul. We've reached the point where Paul knows there's more that the Lord wants from him. He knows that the Lord has called him for a specific purpose. Because of Paul's past, a Hebrew scholar of the Law, and a devoutly religious man by all outward appearances before he became a follower of Christ, his new calling was completely opposite of everything he had done and ever known before. But he had something he never had before - contentment knowing he was following the Lord's plan for his life. Being obedient to the will of the Lord in our life brings unspeakable joy, and Paul was understanding this as he trusted the Lord with every obstacle he faced. And Paul wasn't content to do the minimum effort either. Everything he did he always tried to do it to the best of his ability in honor of the Lord who had given him so much more than Paul felt he deserved.
(This message is from February 25th, 2024)
