“but Trophimus have I left at Miletum Sick.” – 2Tim.4:20b
Paul was so anointed to heal the sick that “…from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them” – Acts 19:12. Yet he couldn’t restore his partner’s health.
God didn’t grant instant answer to heal Trophimus. He left him at Miletum to continue his missionary trip to Jerusalem.
At Jerusalem, Paul was accused of bringing gentiles into the Temple and was arrested by the Jews who laid hands on him Cryight Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place (for they had seen before with him in the city TROPHIMUS an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple” – Acts 21:27-29.
Had God answered Paul’s prayer instantly, Trophimus would have gone with him and his defense would have been jeopardized.
Delay is never denial. Wait on the lord, trust his judgment, your change will surely come. Though it tarries wait for it.
Prayer: Dear Lord grant grace to be still and see your salvation in Jesus name. Break every satanic delay and encourage your child with answer. In Jesus Name.
Rev. Emmanuel Igwe