You Don’t Have to Be Paul
Read Romans 1:14
(14) I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
-
When we read the Bible, it’s easy to compare ourselves to the heroes of the faith like Paul.
Paul planted churches.
Paul preached to thousands.
Philip took the Good News of Jesus all over the world.
And then we look at our lives and think, “I’m just trying to get through the week.”
But here’s the truth: God didn’t call you to be Paul.
He called you to be you.
You have a job Paul never had.
You know people Paul never met.
You live in places Paul never visited.
God has positioned you exactly where you are for a reason.
The goal isn’t to become someone else’s version of faithful.
The goal is to follow Jesus right where you are.
-
Today’s Question: Where has God placed me right now that might be more strategic than I realize?
Today’s Challenge: Pay attention to the people around you today. At work, school, the gym, your neighborhood. Ask God to help you see those moments as opportunities.
Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me stop comparing my life to others and start faithfully following You where You’ve placed me.
-
Weekly Memory Verse: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1.“Trust in God” – Elevation Worship
2.“Another One” – Elevation Worship
3.“Rescue” – Lauren Daigle
4.“King of Kings” – Hillsong Worship
5.“Living Hope” – Phil Wickham
(14) I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
-
When we read the Bible, it’s easy to compare ourselves to the heroes of the faith like Paul.
Paul planted churches.
Paul preached to thousands.
Philip took the Good News of Jesus all over the world.
And then we look at our lives and think, “I’m just trying to get through the week.”
But here’s the truth: God didn’t call you to be Paul.
He called you to be you.
You have a job Paul never had.
You know people Paul never met.
You live in places Paul never visited.
God has positioned you exactly where you are for a reason.
The goal isn’t to become someone else’s version of faithful.
The goal is to follow Jesus right where you are.
-
Today’s Question: Where has God placed me right now that might be more strategic than I realize?
Today’s Challenge: Pay attention to the people around you today. At work, school, the gym, your neighborhood. Ask God to help you see those moments as opportunities.
Today’s Prayer: Lord, help me stop comparing my life to others and start faithfully following You where You’ve placed me.
-
Weekly Memory Verse: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1.“Trust in God” – Elevation Worship
2.“Another One” – Elevation Worship
3.“Rescue” – Lauren Daigle
4.“King of Kings” – Hillsong Worship
5.“Living Hope” – Phil Wickham