We must not follow the way of the world, for the world does
not know what it is doing, and is heading for destruction. Instead we are to
follow the way of Christ. Paul’s words describe the faith and love that are
found in Christ. We have been entrusted with a great truth by God. We see here
again how God works with man. All God’s plans are predicated on Him working
together with us. This was true from the very beginning. In creation He gave us
the job of naming the birds and animals. He gave us the task of subduing the
earth. But He does not give us tasks and just leave us alone to get on with it.
The Holy Spirit lives within us, and we are to work together with Him. So in
our own lives today, in seeking to understand and to cope, we need to realise
that God has given us a purpose, and He has also come to dwell within us to
enable us to fulfil that purpose. This should fill us with joy and hope.
But this does not mean that life is easy. Paul had been
abandoned by many in Asia. Conversely, Onesiphorus had remained faithful, and
even came to Rome to seek Paul out. All that we do is noted by God, and it
makes a difference to our future.
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