0246. PAUL’S THREE READIES.

PAUL’S THREE READIES.

"Ready" was one of Paul’s favourite words. He was one of God’s "handy men," for he was always ready. Note three of his readies.

I. Ready for Service (Rom_1:15). Paul longed to preach at Rome to discharge a debt. He was ever ready:

1. To every good work (Tit_3:1).

2. To distribute (1Ti_6:18).

3. To sympathize (1Ti_6:18, R.V.).

4. And, like Peter, to give a reason for his Christian hope and faith (1Pe_3:15).

II. Ready for Suffering (Act_21:13). Paul was quite ready to suffer in the path of obedience.

III. Ready for Sacrifice (2Ti_4:6). There seemed no possibility of escape for the Apostle. He was quite ready for sacrifice.

Autor: James Smith