Trusting Others

Acts 19:21-22

“21 Now after these things had been accomplished, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go through Macedonia and Achaia, and then to go on to Jerusalem. He said, “After I have gone there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he himself stayed for some time longer in Asia.”

With the urging of the Spirit, Paul planned his next trip (through Macedonia, Achaia and on to Jerusalem).  He sent two of his trusted helpers ahead to work out a lot of the details and to pave the way for his arrival.

Paul understood that Timothy and Erastus had a relationship with God and were being led by the Holy Spirit as he himself was.  Paul trusted these two men because of their relationship with God.

It is impossible for one person to do all the work that God offers us.  We have to involve other people.  To do this we have to trust God and know that He is working in and through others the same way that he works in and through us.

“and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.” 2 Timothy 2:2

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)