This chaper has tremendous implications on our own call to pursue the Great Commission. Paul went to places where he wasn't likely to be well received. That is where he was called to and where he needed to be. He had to work hard to justify himself and his presence. And, finally, he used the stories that God had built into his life as ways to show others that he struggles in this world the same as they do, but that God has a better plan for us all -- the plan of grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Good stuff. As always when I look at scripture, click on the headline of this post in order to read the referenced passage.