Acts 21

“But he said, ‘Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.’ 14 When it was clear that we couldn’t persuade him, we gave up and said, ‘The Lord’s will be done.’” v. 13-14 (NLT)

How do you handle bad news or tough situations?  Lets face it Paul hasn’t had an easy time sharing the Good News of Christ!  He has been beaten and left for dead, questioned by other believers, and now told that when he goes to Jerusalem, he is going to be bound by chains.

However, Paul considered all of these things (jail, beaten, out-cast) better than not being faithful to the Lord.  He knew that God had called him to preach and teach about Jesus, it wasn’t going to be easy but he also knew that’s what God had called him to do!

What has God called you to do?  Are you doing it faithfully?  Have you run into some difficulties that require you to be faith-filled and faithful?  Don’t give up, stay the task, ask God for help, let Him be your strength and press through.  You do your part, and let God do His!!!