Magnificent Life

"Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." Romans 8:37 After Jesus Christ, I can confidently say that no one else encountered challenges, contradictions, or hardcore problems like the apostle Paul. Yes, he had a history of persecuting Christians and would even travel first class to haul believers to prison. But as soon as he got saved, the tide changed; the oppressor became oppressed, and the hunter became the prey. But much more heroic is the confidence and candor with which he responded to the persecution that came his way. Here is an outline of his response. First, he acknowledged it (1 Timothy 3:10-12). Next, he called unto the Lord for it; he simply asked for help (2 Corinthians 12:5-10). Lastly, he put his trust in the Lord for victory (1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:38-40). For some of us, what we encounter might not be persecution; it could be a health challenge, a financial situation, marital challenges, a bad habit, and so on. Yet Paul's expe