Paul’s contentment was utterly reliant not on himself and his ability to suppress his emotions of displeasure, or even bitterness & resentment…but on Christ, Who held Paul fast and sustained him through all his adversities. But the interesting part of these Scriptures to me is the phrase, “I have learned to be content…” Which to me would mean that contentment is not part of my natural make-up and rather is something to be discovered & grasped with understanding and maturity in Christ. For if I look at my old self, there is very little contentment and a whole lot of impatience and irritability. Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:29 to, “Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me…” for He is an example for us to follow in order that we can be happy & satisfied whatever the situation.
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