“Encouragement” means to edify, build up or repair each other. The New Testament commands Christians to encourage one another, which brings about things such as hope, unity, joy, fruitfulness, perseverance and certainty of Christ’s return. The Gospel is the greatest encouragement which reminds ourselves and each other.

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It is far too easy for Christians to view their life through a lens of karmic justice. It is also far too easy to live in a works-based approach to faith and life. This is why when bad things happen it does not necessarily mean we deserved it, it can mean that God wants to grow us. God knows our pain and is our Shepherd through all that happens.

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Paul lives his life devoted to putting God on display all the time. His commitment has an impact on people who do not know or trust Jesus. His lifestyle is that of evangelism: always displaying Jesus through his words and actions in all situations.

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Paul’s continuing journey now leads to a shipwreck…for the Glory of God. The waters that rage and the storms of life are no match for the creator God who has full dominion over all things. The Old Testament is full of reminders how God works to preserve the world by keeping the forces of evil at bay. This comes to complete fulfillment with Jesus: the incarnate God – the perfect revelation.

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Paul bears witness to Jesus in all aspects of his life, including his trials. Paul both listens to others and speaks of God’s redemption with a simple message through the detours of life. What we learn, is that we can be honest about ourselves because the Good News is that God Himself is the one who cleans us up and uses all our weakness for His Glory.

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By God’s Grace, we have been set free from our chains to self. This freedom comes as the result of the Gospel, Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. One of the reasons Paul so consistently speaks of the resurrection is that it is evidence of the new life in Christ we can have today. Even though Paul is in chains and on trial, he is the free-ist person in any room he steps into because he is no longer bound by slavery to sin.

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Paul, yet again, shares his story about meeting Jesus. Paul will share who he was before and who he is now, in Christ. Paul now identifies his sin and how much grace he has received from God.

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The apostle Paul knew God’s plan for him to eventually go to Rome to be a witness. He also knew that suffering was in his path. Paul doesn’t give up on his attempts to improve his situation, but he is able to celebrate along the way as he sees God’s hand moving him in the direction of His will.

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Paul speaks about self-control, righteousness and judgement and how the cross deals with each. Paul’s point isn’t that a Christ follower is without sin, but that when led by the Holy Spirit, a believer is quick to admit when wrong and understands God’s grace and rescue. The Holy Spirit gives fruit such as self-control when we die to ourselves and live for Christ.

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Even though Paul is on trial for baseless claims, he still makes his defense gladly because he knows he is right where God wants him to be. Paul trusts that God is the creator who will one day call the whole world to account, that Jesus is sure, and no matter what happens to him, he can glorify God in how he responds and handles it.

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