In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the might hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" (1 Peter 5:6).
God fulfills his plan against human opposition and even through human suffering.
