This must have been a difficult time for someone accustomed to being so actively involved in ministry. Paul was treated well in this prison; but after receiving specific instructions to minister in Rome, two years must have felt like a painfully long time. We are never told of Gods reason for this waiting period. Many times, waiting is necessary to allow other events to occur and other people to be properly positioned. And many times, waiting is necessary because we need to better learn some of Gods truths...or we simply need a good rest. Paul was about to face his most challenging journey and possibly his most significant ministry opportunity; Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome (Acts 23:11). On his journey, Paul faced a severe storm, shipwreck, snakebite, and many threats on his life; but Paul was also given the opportunity to minister to the leaders of the Roman Empire. Much of our own journey involves patience and learning how to trust and wait on God. Almost nothing seems to occur as fast as we would like; difficult situations take longer to resolve, people take longer to mature, and ministries take longer to grow. But our present circumstances always serve a purpose! If we have earnestly sought God and not received specific direction, its possible we are simply being told to wait - wait and be refreshed; wait and spend time abiding in His presence; wait...and prepare. Lets continue to rejoice and learn to trust Him even more during our times of waiting.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:34:21 +0000
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