Be Like Epaphras

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.