MERCY Worldwide Day of Service
Guest Editorial: Ken & Cheryl Chin, MERCY Worldwide Coordinators
Written by Ken Chin on July 5, 2009 – 12:00 pm - Editor’s Note: Please pray for our Howard University campus ministry that has grown from 1-8 disciples since February! To God Be the Glory! — Andrew Smellie, Evangelist
What a resume the apostle Paul held! Consider his work experience and job description! Consider his references! His work ethic and educational background (Acts 22:1-5) would have undoubtedly caught the attention of the world but given Paul’s social issues would probably have deterred potential employers from requesting an interview! His zeal and passion for God and the church often brought him to clash with religious leaders and Roman government officials of his day. As a result, most people would not want to spend a day in Paul’s sandals, as he devoted his life to advancing the kingdom of God after being baptized into Christ.
Paul’s life teaches us that passion and contentment in your relationship with God is not limited by your circumstances or situations. Paul voiced his convictions when he recorded these words: “I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12, 13
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