Although I am less than the least of all the LORD’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8
Humanity is unworthy! We are selfish, egocentric, sinful in every way! We can’t help ourselves. Paul himself was an intolerant Jewish traditionalist who persecuted Christians. Then he encountered Grace and the kindness of an all loving God. This hope Paul found compelled him to spread the Good News and write thirteen letters that became books of the Bible.
The man most Biblical scholars credit with spreading Christianity across an estimated 10,000 miles, was just a sinner saved by grace. He was not charismatic, (beaten numerous times, whipped, stoned and run out of various towns,) neither was he an eloquent talker, HE WAS A RELENTLESS DOER!
Paul found that laws and traditions were empty without love. Love manifested itself in the perfect sacrifice, Jesus, The Christ. Paul could not help but share the treasure he found with others, regardless of cost to his own comfort. You and I are recipients of the Word he carried throughout the world.
Be relentless with the boundless Riches of Christ!
Gretchen