Scripture
Philippians 1:14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.
Observation
Because of his imprisonment. What was intended as punishment, actually backfired. You would think that Paul being imprisoned would be a deterrent. Not so - it ended up being a catalyst. Perhaps the people were motivated by Paul's modeling. What can man do to me?
Application
I think the application for me in this is not so much to model imprisonment, but if I can keep a good attitude when bad things happen, people can see that it's not so bad. God can use every opportunity for good. What an amazing God!
Prayer
Lord, thank you for Paul's example, not only to those in Rome, but to me - two thousand years later. Amazing. May I be willing to suffer that others may speak God's message without fear. Please give me boldness. Amen.
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