- Read Acts 20: 13-38
Paul has a sad farewell with the elders of the church in Ephesus. He served them well and long- three years. I love his deep affection and love for those the Lord has put in his path. It is surely a model to me.
He leaves them with some things to do. These seem good for us to also ponder today:
- Keep watch over yourself (v28). What do you think this looks like in your life?
- Be shepherds of the church of God (v28). Who is there around you that you are a shepherd of? Kids? Younger siblings? Friends?
We are all further down the path than someone, we can all shepherd people.
- Through hard work help the weak (v35). Paul quotes Jesus saying how good it is to give versus receive. Where and how could you grow in generosity?