Paul's Final Trip

The fact that Luke wrote down Paul's final trip is more than anything else a testament to the fact that recording what they did and not just what they said is important.

That which we say is indeed important but more important than that is what we do. This then culminates in who we are. It is so appropriate that the last thing recorded of Paul is an action. It's his "travels" not just his words. In the scriptures it speaks of being mighty in "word and deed". In order to achieve this level of growth we need to first recognize that this level of being is not done alone. In reality we truly are indebted to our Savior for everything. Even that which we "do" are only possible through the situations given to us by He who is in control.

Moreover, it's important here to note how we must all be "recorders" of the words and deeds that make a difference in our life. Recently, I have been reminded and taught, re-reminded and re-taught how important this is. It may be small it may be only a line. Even if all it is is just a simple Captain's log - it is still worthwhile. Luke was a profound example of this in recording Paul's last trip. I'm going to follow his example and Paul's example both in recording and being a "doer" of the Word.

Then they can be TRUE!