The Apostle Paul traveled on foot whenever possible. He would often send his traveling companions ahead by ship while he walked through rural areas on his way to city centers. This must have been inconvenient and inefficient.
Some days, everything we do seems inefficient. Prayer seems fruitless with no visible results. Our attempts to encourage others seem ineffective. Our actions against social injustice seem unproductive. These everyday inefficiencies can be enlightening. Yes, we are inadequate. Yes, most of what we say and do has very little lasting value. Understanding and accepting these truths allow us to depend on God. Only by His power and fortitude can we finish the work assigned to us. Thus, let us not shrink from inefficiency or inconvenience. Instead, let us move forward with singleness of purpose, revealing the wonderful grace of God.
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