Knowing The Word in 2 Corinthians: Triumph in Christ, 2:12-13

Triumph in Christ

12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, 13 my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

Paul went to Macedonia to find Titus, who was returning from Corinth. Titus was a Greek and probably one of Paul’s converts. Paul trusted him with delicate commissions as a US president would with a secretary of state. Paul was so concerned about the Corinthians that he passed up a good opportunity to evangelize Troas. Can you think of a time when a great opportunity to evangelize has been thwarted by problems in the church? Do you remember what happened during the Anglican Communion’s “Decade of Evangelism” in The Episcopal Church?

For a clearer vision of the work you have set before us and for a better understanding of your gospel,

Lord, direct us.

For a deeper commitment in your service and a greater love for all your children,

Lord, direct us.

For a fresh understanding of the task before us and for a sense of urgency in our proclamation,

Lord, direct us.

For a greater respect and acceptance among Christians of different traditions and for a common goal in evangelism,

Lord, direct us.

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