Philippians 1:12 “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”
Paul was imprisoned at this time and unable to spread the gospel in the way, perhaps, he would have hoped.
He had been the subject of persecution, as many of his brethren, and did not offer any complaint.
Instead, he insisted the things that were his misfortune became advantageous for gospel ministry.
Word of his imprisonment, and maybe the unjust nature of it, were making the rounds, even to the palace. And the message he was proclaiming was no doubt repeated.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, far from being deterred, were emboldened in their witness. He says they were going about preaching with no fear.
I wonder if we have the willingness to face this kind of desperate trial if it means furthering the gospel? In other words, are we living in a way that makes the mission more important that our own comfort and convenience?
For a committed minister of the gospel, these are concepts worth considering and questions worth asking.
Philippians 1:12 “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”