Paul was well warned. As he sailed back to Jerusalem, he had a layover in Tyre for the ship to unload cargo. He looked up the disciples there and during his seven day stay, "they kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem".(Acts 21:1-14)
Then when he got to Caesarea, the prophet Agabus came and "took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, 'This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.'" So the hometown people kept begging Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
Paul's answer revealed the passion of his life: "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Lord, give us more passion and love for You. May we be ready for sacrifices ahead.
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