Serving Christ was not always easy for the Apostle Paul, “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face” (Col 2:1), A missionary that I worked with as a young adult said to me, ”Anny fool can start a church, but it takes a lot of hard work to keep it going.” Paul was very aware of all of the forces that try to destroy and discredit the church and Christians. He was continually preparing and praying for those he helped established that Christ would protect His Own.