16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.
17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. 18 And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!2 Timothy 4:16-18 (NKJV)
Paul forgave the lack of support; he knew God had a higher purpose for the situation and he yielded to God’s will. He let God take over and God strengthened him and delivered him out of the mouth of the lion.
Paul found freedom when he relied on God. He was delivered from his weakened state and powerlessness and he had full faith God would preserve him no matter whatever evil work he would face.
God has a reason for doing what He does; His work is as much for others as it is for you.
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