Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. (Acts 18:3)
It’s always helpful to see something you’re working on get accomplished. It will provide encouragement to keep going. If you are really bogged down while in transition or while experiencing delays try tackling a task that is easy or routine. Any accomplishment is better than nothing.
Paul needed a break from the rigors of pioneer work. Encouraging fellow believers and teaching what would help them grow was what he chose to do. In addition he shared a need the poor believers in
Are you presently tackling a task you know is pleasing to God and helpful to others? Accomplishing it will help you keep on going while in transition or during times of delay or frustration.
The apostle Paul often referred to making tents, a trade he had learned while still at home. This gave him a change of pace. It also provided needed support to meet his material needs and those of his ministry companion.
Not surprisingly it was during one of these periods of tent making that he met up with Priscilla and Aquila who became very good friends and fellow workers. He refers to them in Romans 16:3, "Greet Priscilla and
Sometimes our seemingly insignificant activities turn out to be significant in the scheme of things.