Pause for thought
Paul sent for the Ephesian church elders asking them to meet him at Miletus, he told them that this would be their last meeting and declared to them his life’s mission since first he set foot in Asia. 1 he had served the Lord in humility with many tears and trials 20:19.
2 He kept nothing back but told them everything that would be helpful to them. 20:20,27.
3 He preached the same message about repentance and faith in Jesus to both Jews and Greeks 20:21.
4 Now in obedience to the Holy Spirit he was on his way to Jerusalem (he did not please himself) indeed he placed little value on his own life, he just desired to end his ministry with Joy 20:22.
5 The thoughts of what might lie ahead in Jerusalem did not move him away from finishing what Christ had called him for 20:24.
6 God supplied all Paul’s need’s including enabling him to give to the poor through his own labours as a tent maker. He was able to preach the gospel freely 20:34-35.
Paul now gives these leaders some sound advice. 1 Guard yourself (first) then you will be able to guard the Lords people, Remember the Lord gave His life blood for everyone in your care 20:26.
2 Watch! and remember satan will attempt to attack the church from within 20:29-30. Resist him in Jesus name.
3 Paul commends them to the word of His grace for it always builds us up, and the expectation of our inheritance in Jesus Christ 20:32.
A verse to remember
You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” Acts 20:35 N.L.T.
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