Consistency
Read Acts 20.17-21
“.. You know how I lived the whole time I was with you from the first day ..” (Acts 20.18)
There was a great consistency in Paul’s living. His manner of life was consistent with the message he preached: the Christ-likeness of his living was consistent in word, deed and thought: and that pattern of life was consistent throughout his time at Ephesus.
What did Paul point to as the hallmarks of his living among them during his time at Ephesus?
What would your fellow believers recognize as the ‘hallmarks’ of your living, both among your neighbours/colleagues and as part of Christ’s church?
Prayer: Long as my life shall last, where’er my lot be cast, teach me Thy way, O Lord. Until the race is run, the journey’s done, the crown is won, teach me Thy way!