There is no greater influence on the early church than Paul, the Apostle of Christ. Today is opening day for his movie and I can't wait to see how they portray his final days. He's credited with mentoring Luke, the physician responsible for a large portion of the New Testament.
Some argue we should always strive for successful outcomes in life. When I think of Paul, his life seems to contradict these goals. In fact, most of the early followers of Jesus ended up with negative outcomes, as in death and persecution. The same is true in modern times. There are consequences for accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Why, then, are disciples of Jesus willing to risk everything in this world, including their own lives, to follow Jesus? The answer is eternal life. Paul believed this with every fiber of his being. I'm making plans to see one of the first showings today. Put this on your to do list. Have a great day.
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