Paul Calls For a Group Hug

From today’s reading…

I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace; one Body and one Spirit,… ”

Saul had a good life.

He was a senior official in the ruling Jewish society and had the power and authority to imprison and even kill those who crossed him.

In other words he was the BMOC (Big Man On Campus).

He left that all behind to seek and speak the Truth, which lead to great hardships, imprisonment, and eventually his death.

But even after death, the Truth he spoke and wrote continues to change lives.

Paul lived up to his calling. He walked the talk, which is easier to do when you’re filled with humility and gentleness, patience, love, and peace, which is the only way to…

Stay the course. Keep the faith. Endure.