They had been called. So the Ephesians elders traveled to Paul. See - our apostle had no time to dally because he had "steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem". ((Luke 9:51 - spoken about our Lord). Paul knew trouble was ahead ("the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me"). But his sole goal was to "finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God". (Acts 20:17-35)
So this message to these elders was the last and most crucial. After warning these friends to be on guard against men who "will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them", Paul gave them this commission.
" And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified."
What greater words could be uttered? What a blessing we could pray for our children and others.
Lord, may we speak blessing today for those we love.
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