Philippians 1:12-13 ESV
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
Paul was in prison. But his imprisonment was not a source of shame & distress, but for the advance of the Gospel. All the imperial guards saw this, people around him knew this. God used Paul's imprisonment to His advantages, protect Paul from the enemies & give him opportunities to share the Gospel with important people of the Roman Empire.
Similarly, God can use seemingly perilous situations, disadvantages & shameful by the world for His glory. God also uses the trials to refine our characters, train our faith, help us learn to trust in Him.
Therefore, as we walk with God & serve Him, we need not fear imprisonment , perilous situations, or even losses. God is in control over what will happen to us & when they will come. We can be sure that all God allows to happen will be for our growth, for His glory and for the Gospel. We only need to be faithful & stay strong in Him.
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