II Corinthians 11:26 ” I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers.”

The Apostle Paul’s journey was far from comfortable & safe. He suffered mightily for the sake of Christ & the Gospel Message…always looking beyond the hardships to the ultimate goal…his final destination becoming more important each day as God’s plan & purpose played out in the process. Nevertheless, most of us want to reach God’s goal in our life painlessly…but consider this: We will never fully appreciate it if we don’t first go through the long, hard process of transforming into His likeness. Just as the potter forms the clay, the silversmith works the metal. and the artist paints on the blank canvas…our lives are being changed for His good daily.