By Annie TalksPhilippians 4:11 NASBNot that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstance I am. The Apostle Paul wrote from prison mostly because he was sought after by the Jewish leaders who learned of his recent conversion and that he was spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ - which Jewish leaders considered false teaching. Paul was the first to spread the gospel to the Gentiles that they are saved by their faith in Christ and not by good deeds or works of the law. This infuriated the Jewish leaders. Before Paul's conversion, he was known as Saul of Tarsus - a Pharisee and Roman citizen who persecuted Christians. Saul had a Jesus encounter where Jesus appeared to him asking why he was persecuting the Christians. Saul lost his sight and spent three days in prayer. Ananias of Damascus laid hands on him and restored his sight. This radical encounter changed Saul's life forever. He would later be named Paul and he became a messenger of the gospel to the Gentiles. Paul's life and ministry are considered to have shaped the course of Christianity. Paul's letters, most of them written in prison, became pivotal in the New Testament. In his circumstance, Paul writes in Philippians 4:11, he has learned to be content. Some things are just out of your control. He was humbled to accept the circumstance in which he found himself - and he was conveying that contentment. What circumstance do you find yourself in where you simply have no control over? Perhaps it is a work situation, a work environment, a family situation, or financial or health issues? I have learned that I am exactly where God wants me to be in this moment. I am grateful for everything I have: a roof over my head and a job that pays the bills. I have groceries and food. I'm grateful for God's provisions. I am content because this is what God wants for me. Who am I to complain about what God wants for me? Who am I to complain about the things I do not have? I have to trust and believe that God knows best what I need.I may want certain things because that is my flesh talking. Remember, it was the serpent (Satan) that tempted Eve by showing her the things she did not have - but yet God gave Adam and Eve all that they needed, all the provisions. We should be content with all that God has given us. I find that social media today has that way of showing you the same -- it shows you the things you do not have, the person you are not, the haves you should have, and the wants you should want. But I implore you to see your reflection in God's mirror. You are made in God's image and that is saying a lot. You have all the love, peace, and joy God has for you -- and you have salvation and eternal life because of Jesus Christ who paid for your life with His own. Are you content? I am. I am content that God plucked me out of the enemy's hand and I am now in God's heavenly family. ~~~~God is ON AIR and so are we!#walkandtalkfaith #walkandtalkfaithpodcast #wtfpodcast #GodIsOnTheAir~~~~For business purposes, please email us at [email protected]~~~~Music CreditSong: SeasonsArtist: TelecastedYouTube Audio Library