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Priscilla and Aquila were willing to be on the move for the sake of the gospel. Aquila was from Pontus in what is now Western Turkey. He had moved to Rome where he ran a tent-making business with his wife Priscilla. Persecution scattered the Jews and the couple fled to Corinth. There they met Paul, a fellow tentmaker, who stayed with them on his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1-3). We do not know when they first believed in Jesus but Paul took them with him to Ephesus (Acts 18:18) where they were entrusted to disciple Apollos, a Jewish evangelist (Acts 18:24-26). Eventually they moved back to Rome where a church met in their house (1 Corinthians 16:19).
This couple are a great example. They worked together in their business, hospitality and in ministry. They were willing to be redirected, accepting their forced relocation from Rome; and allowing God to direct them to Ephesus at Paul's invitation. They were willing to mend tents so that they were self-supporting, glad to share their home, and prepared to instruct others in the gospel. God used them because they were flexible about where they lived, and what they were to do according to God's command.
That is how the gospel has impacted lives around the world. Mission happens when God's people move with His message. You do not have to be accredited missionaries or ordained clergy; you just have to be willing to be God's servant wherever He leads you. You may move and meet new people because of education, family, health, holiday, business or even persecution. But the key to your usefulness is to be aware that God is using all these circumstances to get you in the right place at the right time ... so that he can use you to be a godly example, a faithful servant, a wise teacher or evangelist. Nothing happens by chance. Just assume that God is in control and let each new circumstance be an adventure to let others know that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Prayer: Father God. I believe that You have the right to move me wherever You want me, and that You use all my circumstances so that I can be useful to You. Forgive me for grumbling at the prospect of change, and not accepting that each new situation is an adventure with You - to show Your love and to speak Your truth. Help me to let You lead and may I have courage to follow: and wherever You place me, may I live well for Jesus and speak truthfully about His gospel. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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