Acts 28:24

When it seems like everything is in chaos, it can be difficult to understand the purpose or see the good during difficulty. There is never a moment or encounter we face that God cannot turn around and use to our benefit and for His glory. He wastes nothing! I am convinced that during difficult circumstances or challenges, our purpose can emerge and shine the brightest!

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Philippians 4:12 reveals a profound truth: there is a “secret to learning contentment.” As Paul declares in the next verse, the secret is the strength Christ provides: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Just as a tree’s unseen root system gathers vital resources for the tree, the unseen part of contentment is being “rooted and built up in Christ” (Colossians 2:7). Contentment is not an elusive concept. Instead, it is a tangible reality within our reach through a relationship with Christ.

Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan that follows the early church's Spirit-led mission across geographies. Experience the growth from Jerusalem to Rome, understanding the Holy Spirit's crucial role in guiding and expanding the gospel's reach. This journey invites you to embrace the Spirit's leadership in fulfilling God’s global mission today.