2 Corinthians 8:17; Of His Own Accord

2 Corinthians 8:17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

When the walls of Jerusalem have to be re-built to protect the city, there was a concerted effort of volunteers by families for the building work.

Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah may be described as a man who had a mind to work. And he motivated the people of God with that same mind to service in the vineyard of God, boldness in service unprecedented. The massive walls of Jerusalem were built in 52 days! It was a tremendous time of progress for God’s work when God’s people set their mind to work in a concerted effort. There was a great concentration of effort – the task at hand “Rebuilding the Broken Walls of Jerusalem”.

Piety and service are not compelled but voluntary. Titus was there at hand to carry the letter of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian church. He was forthcoming in volunteering his service for this mission, although it was the Apostle Paul who entrusted Titus with the letter.

Thank God for faithful servants in the Lord’s vineyard. Amen.