“And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” (Acts 20:22-24)

Paul is led by the Holy Spirit to Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit has told him that he will be imprisoned and afflicted. Paul does not view his life as having any value or as being precious to himself. Paul’s is motivated to finish what Jesus has called him to do in his life and his ministry by making known the good news of the grace of God.

This is the new heart of Paul on display as it has been rescued and held by God.