Funny How Things Work Out
A Bible Message for the Season of Epiphany
Dear friends,
Imagine embarking on a journey into the profound truths of the Gospel, where we discover how God will work through every circumstance to advance His message of love and salvation. In the pages of Philippians and the insights of 2 Timothy 4:21, we find a powerful testament to the unstoppable love of God and transformative power of the Gospel.
As we explore these Scriptures together, we will see how Paul, even amid his imprisonment, became a powerful ambassador for the Gospel, sharing Christ with influencers like Claudia, Pudens, and Linus. Claudia’s story is a fascinating one, and I believe we will learn more about her in the future. Perhaps she was the princess Claudia sent by her father from Britain to Rome. Historical accounts from Tacitus and Martial hint at her remarkable journey, from her birth in Britannia as a daughter of a British king to becoming a Christian, marrying Pudens, and returning to her homeland with a message of the resurrection. It's a remarkable story. Much more amazing (and without question) is how God is demonstrably engaged in sovereignly bringing the Good News of His Son our Savior to the peoples of the earth.
Paul’s words in Philippians echo through the ages, reminding us not to be anxious about circumstances but to trust God’s sovereign plan. I believe that we will encounter situations in the future that will test our faith, and we will need to remember Paul’s words. His imprisonment turned out for the furtherance of the Gospel, and it serves as a testament to how God can use even the most unexpected situations to spread His message of hope and redemption.
I invite you to join our community as we anticipate exploring timeless truths in changing times and discovering how God’s hand will work in every aspect of our lives. Together, we will be encouraged by the enduring message of the Gospel and look forward to the future with hope.
Yours Faithfully,
Mike
