Making It Personal
Paul understood this concept because he had to come face to face with it in his own journeys. Paul wrote most of the verses we discussed and his life in Christ is what gives it power. He not only encouraged those around him to do it with words but also with his life.
I am sure that Paul could have fought back against the powers that were. Paul was a brilliant man and well trained in law as he was part of the Sanhedrin. However, Paul knew that our weapon of godliness was mighty to the pulling down of strong holds and he probably had to remind himself of this truth often.
I am also sure that Paul had times of doubt for he was human. When he was left for dead after being stoned, when he was severely beaten, when he was ship wrecked, when he finally came face to face with being martyred Paul probably had a thought of doubt. However, the truth in which he placed his faith matched the truth by which he lived his life and gave him victory in ways that we may never truly comprehend till glory.
So, will you awake or remain asleep? The choice is yours and mine. Thomas Paine said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Times have not grown better and man is growing worse. So, these are more than ever the times that try men’s souls. You and I as Christians are the front line of defense and we need to awake. We need to teach those around us. We need to live the truth for all to see. Let us awake today and give God glory.