Gospel Reflections #400: The Result of being led by the Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 11:26 “Paul said, "I have traveled many times, and have met with difficulties in the river, with thieves, with my own people, with the Gentiles, with the city, with the wilderness, with the sea, with false brothers..."

After Paul met Jesus, he devoted himself entirely to his ministry as Jesus' apostle.

Paul went through many trials, but he cared for all the churches.

Paul had been faithful to God, but when he realized that the God Paul had believed in was Jesus, Paul made the choice to turn completely to Jesus, not clinging to his previous achievements and beliefs.

Of course, this was not a choice Paul made on his own, but rather the result of being led by the Holy Spirit and accepting.

Just because Paul accepted Jesus, changed his orientation, and did the work of an apostle of Jesus does not mean that Paul was transformed like Superman.

Paul was a weak, emotionally driven human being just like us.

However, Paul acknowledged his own weakness and said, "If I have anything to boast about, I will boast about my weaknesses."

Paul is given the experience of being with Jesus in the midst of his own weaknesses and hardships, which is why Paul cannot help but testify that he is able to continue his missionary journey.

We will have many hardships in our lives, but God says, "In this world you will have tribulation," and He also declares, "You have already overcome the world."

Like Paul, we should walk through life's journey with our eyes focused on God's guidance, protection, and grace, and not on hardships.

Let us rejoice with God's family by clearly recognizing, touching, and tasting the God who is still with us.

The Sabbath is such a day of joy!

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.