Paul continues his journey to Rome with an incredible ministry to the island of Malta. He didn't know this would be the result, and it included a lot of discouragement and difficulty along the way. Yet his example of remaining faithful and available regardless of his circumstances are a model to us of how to properly respond to and endure seasons of suffering.

1. God has a purpose and a plan.

2. God's opinion of your life should be the final word, especially when the opinions of others are speaking contrary to His.

3. God's timing is as perfect as His provision.