I don't see much let-up for Paul
We all face hardships in our lives at one time or another. But when they never seem to end, or when one ends only for another to come along soon after, we grow weary. Worse, our faith may waver or weaken. But for the apostle Paul, as far as what I can see in the New Testament, his hardships never let up. Ever. They lasted right until his earthly end. So many Christians say they want to "finish well" or "finish strong" for God. But what does that mean? Did Paul finish well? Did he finish strong? He was martyred. He was beheaded for his faith. Is that the sort of "finish" you want for yourself? "Paul was different," you may assert. How so? Are we any less chosen than Paul? Is God's call on us any less important just because we didn't write the New Testament? Each of us is called by God - to follow Him, know Him, trust Him, obey Him - wherever He may lead. As long as we are staying close to Him and obeying Him, then He will use