WORD: OC's 60-Day New Testament PlanSample

Trust Him on Your Journey Paul was radical. Crazy, even. "...content whatever the circumstance" (remember that extreme statement Paul writes in Philippians 4:11?). Really, Paul? Content "whatever" the circumstances? What about laying your soul bare before a Governor and a King? How did that feel? Or what about that hunger in the midst of the fiercest of storms, Paul? And how did you find the strength to lead when the ship went down--the "stern...broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf"? And all that happened on the way to Rome. A place thousands of miles away from your home, Paul. A place you didn't really have to go to in the first place. If only you hadn't appealed to Caesar... But that's what happens when Jesus grabs your heart and soul and won't let go. You get crazy. You get radical. You appeal to Caesar knowing that what lies ahead isn't pretty or pleasant. You appeal to Caesar because God called you to. And you answered His call. And so through shipwreck and hunger and embarrassing public speaking engagements, you find contentment. You find peace. Because God is taking you to your version of Paul's Rome--whatever that means for you. Your Father is right beside you all the way. And Rome is right where you are supposed to be. Trust Him on your journey. Even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Written By Risa Forrester Staff Member, Oklahoma Christian University