1 Corinthians 9:17, Willing Service
The Apostle Paul’s motto for service is a willing heart regardless of reward. And for this, God is pleased. It was a work of faith, trusting God to take care of all things as he devotes his life and time and resources to serve his Lord Christ.
It is a stewardship, a sacred trust committed to him to fulfil this holy ministry. Jesus’ promise that He his authority and presence will go with His servants is most reassuring and also most real. Through the Acts of the Apostles from the time he was commissioned on the first missionary journey by the Holy Ghost, his Lord was there with him as the Master Strategist, Advocate and Protector. He survived thirst, hunger, stoning, diverse persecution and temptation.