Here, in the late Autumn of life, sits the Apostle who dominates the early years of the church.
Here, awaiting execution in this most undesirable spot, is Saint Paul. Look at his last words from this very spot … 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. 8 Finally, the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but to all who have loved His appearing. (NKJV)
SIX SECRETS OF TRUE CONTENTMENT
How did he make it through so many terrible situations? Six secrets we would do well to hear and learn:
His Contentment was from God, for I am now ready to be offered
His Confidence was in God, and the time of my departure is at hand
His Courage was for God. I have fought a good fight
His Faithfulness was to God. I have finished my course
His Fidelity of God, I have kept the faith
His Focus was on God Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing
Paul had learned the lesson of TENT STAKES. God tells us we live as it were in our earthly life dwelling in tents.
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