NO PAIN, NO GAIN

Acts 21:4 We sought out the disciples there and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.

It was John Henry Jowett who said “Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. “ Today we are all willing to live for Jesus, but not ready to give our lives completely for the cause. We are ready to take the glory, but not the pain. But unless we are ready to carry the cross, there will be no resurrection.

When Apostle Paul was getting ready to Jerusalem, the disciples and believers were not willing to let him go. It was basically out of the love for Paul. They knew if Paul would go to Jerusalem and then to Rome, he might not return back alive. SO they wanted to hold him back.

But Paul knew what was God’s purpose in his life. He was willing to pay the price, Even to the extent of his life. This way he was able to glorify God more and live and even die for God’s purpose in his life. NO PAIN, NO GAIN.

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Stanleytisac@gmail.com