“And now I entrust you to the care of the Lord and to the message of his love and kindness, for it can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who have been set apart for God.
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Paul is speaking to the Ephesians whom he invited to Miletas. He is explaining to them that he will not see them again and they, as elders, are to watch out for wolves will infiltrate their fellowship and try to tear them apart.
But, as he extols in this verse, he is trusting God, the protector of all those in Christ Jesus to keep them safe from the destruction of their souls. Paul has seen the enemy, and has given them the only hope he can.....Christ Jesus.
It's his love and kindness that will give them the courage to withstand all the wiles of the devil, whether in the form of a person or demon. And it (the message) is what can build you up and keep you strong. Paul has been faithful in prayer and now it is the time for the church to stand up. He is saying that they, with the Lord, are strong enough for any task. And so, my fellow brethren and sisters are you.
Pastor Brent