I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him,
Observation
Christ called Paul to a life of service. Paul's work as an evangelist across Europe and Asia changed the world. Christ's work through Paul is still changing the world today. Paul is under no illusions, however. He knows that the only reason he can do what he does is through and for Christ. I say for Christ, because if it was for Paul's own fame he would have abandoned this plan of sharing the gospel long ago. Surely his first beating would have knocked it out of him. But because of the strength given through Christ, Paul is able to share the gospel.
Application
When do I feel inadequate? Every time I look at myself. When I look at Christ, I can see that He has given me strength to do His good work. He has appointed me, like Paul, and calls me trustworthy to share His good news. Pretty awesome task. If I were to do this for myself, I would have quit long ago and gone back to my selfish ways the first time someone got mad at me or criticized me. But Christ is the who and the how of my mission and He is totally worthy.
Prayer
There is no one like You Lord. You call the weak to lead the strong, the foolish to confound the wise. I can't pretend that I understand why You chose me and why You have called me trustworthy to share the gospel, but I'm forever grateful. You are worth it my King.
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