AI OVERVIEW: Paul shows how to live with frustrations by keeping his focus on Christ rather than his circumstances, even while imprisoned for the gospel. He dignifies his imprisonment by seeing himself as a bondservant and ambassador of Jesus Christ, so the situation becomes a vehicle for the gospel spreading to the Pritorian Guard and beyond. He capitalizes on the frustration, declaring, 'for me to live is Christ; to die is gain,' believing that either outcome would further the church, and the commitment to Jesus Christ guides his response in every circumstance. Thus the gospel advances not by comfort but through steadfast reliance on God and a life aligned with his will.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: When God answers, “Yes!” to one of our petitions, thankfulness is an easy result—but when He says, “No,” or “Not now,” we aren’t as quick to praise. Dr. Stanley examines the life of Paul to list some of the common yet ineffective responses to the very human feeling of frustration...
