How do we become people of lasting influence for the Kingdom of God?
The Apostle Paul was in a hurry on the tail end of his third missionary journey. He was trying to get to Jerusalem in time for the Jewish festival of Pentecost. But he also wanted to meet with the Elders of the Church in Ephesus to give them words of wisdom, instruction and encouragement. Time was of the essence and Paul had to make a decision regarding what needed to take top priority.
Fortunately for us, Paul set aside his personal agenda in order to meet with these church leaders in the city of Miletus, about 50 miles southwest of Ephesus. And it would have a profound impact upon the early church and its influence in the world.
The narrative in this story provides a wonderful model for us to consider in regards to the kind of lasting influence God wants Christ-followers to have in the world. How do we become people of lasting influence for the Kingdom of God? Take a listen and find out!