Having a holy purpose allows you to overcome a presure life - Acts 19-20

Paul had a very difficult and persecuted life. He was rejected by his countrymen and persecuted by his enemies. He was, as far as we know, never married and had no family. He was married to Christ and the gospel. In 20:24 we read Paul's life statement: "But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.. It would have been tough for Paul to overcome his life's experiences had it not been for that resolve and life mission. Having a defined life mission allows us to maneuver through life's manure. Without a purpose - a divine purpose - we can't really make it through all the hassles life gives us and all the grief those around us hand us. Paul knew he was on on a Divine quest so that motivated him and enabled him to accomplish his tasks. The other key factor is that because he was on the mission of the Gospel he had all the power of the gospel within. The Holy Spirit gave him the power and strength to overcome the spirit of the day. We need to have this commitment to the Gospel to see the fruit of the Gospel propel us through life.