Ok, I know this title is odd for some of you, but please
read on. Over the last few weeks I have
shared with several people in my life that I feel I am called for missions and
of course the question comes when? My answer is always the same; God has not
shown me where or when. Of course most
people look at me like I am crazy when I say this or just don’t believe it will
happen. It made me think and pray about
this and even wonder if I am missing something.
I am not necessarily doubting His call, but am I paying attention to God
speaking to me or am I still trying to do things too much on my own? As in
Proverbs 3 am I leaning on my own understanding or am I letting go.
So, this brings us to Epaphras. He was a great evangelizer and a companion of
Paul during his imprisonment and he like Paul sacrificially loved and cared for
the unbelievers around him. Do I do
this? Paul’s high regard for Epaphras
was evidenced by his use of such terms as “beloved fellow servant,” “faithful
minister of Christ” (Col 1:7), and “servant of Christ” (Col 4:12). Could I be described as an Epaphras? Well I know the answer to that is a
resounding no. However, I would like to
be more like Him and this is my prayer request.
In Colossians 4:12 Paul writes 12 Epaphras,
who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on
your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all
the will of God. Help me to pray
more earnestly and to struggle on behalf of the lost.
Honestly, I am feeling a little lost and I am trying to
patiently wait yet to move ahead in obedience.
Not sure what that looks like. So
I will worship, pray and serve where I am in the meantime. I cannot thank you all enough for your
prayers, even writing this comforts me as I know you are lifting me up to our
Lord. Thank You and I am praying for
you. Please email me any prayer requests
you have or feel free to post comments on the blog.
