Romans 15:28-29
When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you. I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Tag: Ordained by God for Ministry
This section of Romans is a practical description of Paul's work and desire for work in the ministry, for Christ. Paul was still planning on more ministry He was looking for more fruit in more places despite the current battles. He was on his way to Jerusalem to deliver a collection he has been accumulating from the churches he has been visiting. There was both a famine in the land, impacting the believers in Jerusalem, and persecution of believers in the church at Jerusalem. Paul had impressed on the churches to support them. But, after he delivers the gifts, he was determined to make sure he made it to Rome. He doesn't even know that when he gets to Jerusalem his accusers will get him to Rome ... bound in chains. Paul, however, doesn't care. He knows he is going to Rome in "the fullness of the blessing of Christ." However, he gets there, he gets there. He knows he is ordained by God and in the blessings of Christ. Whatever his ministry takes him, he knows he is ordained by God and will be blessed.
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