Paul continued to trust God and know He was in control even when the world around him seemed to be telling him differently. Paul was clear and confident about his faith in God.

When Paul visited Timothy's town, he heard of Timothy's reputation and offered him a chance to be part of the mission. Your reputation could lead to an invitation that leads to your vocation.

Paul's first missionary journey wasn't glamorous, with hotels and miracles each day. Somedays were difficult, and he had to lean into God's guidance and find some grit to push through. We can learn about getting through tough seasons from Paul's first mission.

We live in a broken world, but when we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can trust that God's plan will prevail.