I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Acts 21. “After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, ‘The Holy Spirit says, in this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.’ When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, ‘Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’ When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, ‘The Lord’s will be done'” (Verses 10-14). Wow! This where Paul and I differ, right about now I’d be renamed Jonah. Why? ‘Cause I would be running in the opposition direction and avoiding large whales. But not Paul he was ready. I love this sentence: “I am READY not only to be bound…” His heart was steadfast, he knew what was at the end of this journey. So for Paul if the plan to get there included death he was okay with it. Would I be? I want to say yes, I want my heart to be so fixed on Jesus that my answer would be yes. But if I am to be honest, I am not sure. But here is what I am sure about, little by little and step by step God is getting my heart ready.  One day my answer will be YES, with no hesitation.