Paul reported to the Philippians that his being in prison in Rome had actually produced the positive benefit of encouraging more preaching of the gospel. There were, no doubt, some who preached from bad motives, but Paul rejoiced anyway. In fact, he had a reason to rejoice, not only in prison but also in all circumstances, whether positive or negative, in life and even in death.
Our little work of accepting each other in the church is part of the big work God is doing in the world.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
