S - Acts 20: 29-25 (NASB) 29 I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore, be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. 32 And now I entrust you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes. 34 You yourselves know that these hands served my own needs and the men who were with me. 35 In everything I showed you that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
O - My observation is that Paul was a good shepherd who will soon leave his flock. But with his departure will come the wolves and cause his flock to disperse. He reminded them he worked not for them but that his and his disciples who require nothing from those that received the Gospel. He coveted nothing, no even the gold and silver , instead focused more on what he could give than that which he received.
A - The application for me is to continue on the path of Paul recognizing the spiritual warfare that will occur amongst those who are the front line. Paul reminds them who their strength comes from, it comes from the Lord.
P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for today's word, may it be sealed to my heart. I pray Lord that you continue to direct me in my vocation so that I won't miss the opportunities you are providing. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.
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