Choose the latter

I want you to know, dear ones, what has happened to me has not hindered, but helped my ministry of preaching the gospel, causing it to expand and spread to many people. Philippians 1:12

Four months ago I thought I was done with the ministry. Four months ago I was fed up with the church and church people. Four months ago it seemed that all my hopes, dreams and accomplishments were gone. Four months ago. You ever feel like that? The Apostle Paul did. He wanted to go to Rome and preach to the government officials, figuring that this was the launchpad he needed to spread the Gospel; instead he ended up in prison, chained to a guard. He had a choice to make; give up or change his perspective. He chose the latter. Instead of government officials he preached to the guards that were chained to him. He made “ the most of every opportunity” (Ephesians 5:16). Four months ago I had a choice. A choice to quit the ministry or make the most of the opportunity that God put before me. I chose the latter and I’m glad I did. I’ve been able to preach to a different group of people, many who didn’t attend church much and now the Gospel is going out to a whole new group of people.

When you feel like you’re done, when you feel like you want to quit, choose the latter. God has a different path for you and it may lead you into opportunities you never dreamed of. To make a difference in a whole new group who God wants to reach.