One can only have deep admiration for Paul's friends in Priscilla and Aquila. Here we are told (v.4) that these fellow workers had risked their lives for Paul. I can only wonder at my own response here. Am I firm enough in my faith in Jesus to risk my life for another in service of the Gospel? Do I love enough even by the power of the Holy Spirit that I would be prepared to lay down my life for a brother or sister in Christ?
There's surely no time like the present to be habitually living life through faith in Christ! As we habitually live life in obedience to God this will prepare us for such trials, such that when they come we will be equipped to withstand them (cf. Matt. 7:24-27).
Interestingly the tender role of a mother is of great value to God, for here Rufus' mother (v.13) was as a mother the this great apostle in Paul. This should be of great encouragement to the Christian mothers of today who may have opportunity to nurture those outside her own family who are in the Lord's service, for in doing so they assist in the spread of the Gospel.
No comments:
Post a Comment