In his letter, Colossians, Paul repeatedly says how he wants to come to the converts of Colossas. He gives reason for not doing so, that he was prevented by the enemy. "...because we wanted to come to you--I Paul, again and again--but Satan hindered us." In seeming agony and almost despair, he says "..when we could bear it no longer..." Two times, 3:5 and 3:7. When he finally gets word of assurance that the people are following in the teachings of Christ, his joy overflows! "...in all our distress, we have been comforted about you through your faith..." Do missionaries feel this? I'm not a missionary, but I experiencd this. More than comfort, but overwhelming joy over seeing and speaking with a young man who I knew when he was just a child. He and Sam played together as children. This young man, now grown, happily married with three children could not speak without the joy of the Lord in every sentence. Not a false, hallelujiah, amen talk, but
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ [ a ] doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42 I love it when I do my daily devotions and the Holy Spirit directs me to scriptures to confirm (or deny) something I experienced within the last 24 hours or so. Yesterday, someone asked me what was a good devotional for a friend. A friend who had a 'relationship heartbreak' and wanted to pray but said they didn't know how. Someone raised in the faith, but who hadn't been walking with the LORD, in a long time. Someone not going to church, but needed to get back. As often is the case, this wasn't the first time. Like many of us who drift or walk or run from God, it takes a hardship, trial or tragedy to cause us to seek Him again and again. Whether for our own selfish motives or not, returning is always a good thing. Heeding God's call to repent and seek Him is the right thing. Staying in His will, obeying his commands and learning