God knew Paul would experience this horrific physical attack in Jerusalem, but God’s racecourse for Paul still had turns on it that would bring him before kings and queens with a gospel witness! Your hard battles can lead you to amazing opportunities to give God the glory!
3 Guides for God-Given Goals-Part 1
The threat of harm doesn’t change Paul’s mind. Why? Well, Acts 20:24 reveals that Paul’s focus is sharpened on what he has received from the Lord. Paul has not forgotten what happened on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). It has been years since, but Paul still recalls God’s gift of salvation like it was yesterday and because of this, God's will was more important than his own life.