The Freedom to Discipline

Paul is having his plans changed in Ephesus. He says, “No, I need to get to Jerusalem this time,” it’s not because he’s thinking he’s saved by the Law. That’s not at all his thinking. He’s taking the personal exercise of discipline, the vow, the understanding he has with God in this season serious. He told God, “I’m going to do this vow in this season of my life. I’m going to make it to Jerusalem as a way of saying thanks for your faithfulness!”