“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 20:24 NLT
My wife and I were recently watching a TV show and one character asked another a very introspective question – “what do you want?” Since we felt it was such a thought-provoking question, we asked each other. After a few moments, I told her I wanted to be successful, though maybe not the way the world defines it. I want God to be pleased with the man I am and constantly strive to be. I want my family to be saved. I want to do my part in spreading the gospel. If those things happen, I will feel successful.
Paul said something similar in Acts. Here he addressed the elders of the church at Ephesus. During his message, he recounted the work he had done and shared that trials and tribulations usually awaited him on his journey. But he wasn’t moved by this. Regardless of whatever he faced, his life was meaningless if he didn’t finish the work that God had given him. It’s the same work that we all have, and, while we may have earthly endeavors, we should always be mainly concerned with doing the work God has given to us. Only then will we hear God say “well done” (Matt. 25:21).
That’s what Paul wanted. So, what do you want?
One reply on “What Do You Want?”
Amazing. I love how you and Mrs. Faye communicated and shared how what Paul spoke on.