In my work in the ministry for the past many years, I haven’t met or seen or read of a man who was equal to St. Paul in one point, at least. In Philippians 4:11, Paul says, “Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
St. Paul was not dissatisfied in the ministry, he was not discouraged, and, thank God, he was not discontented. What a victory he had achieved! What a glorious thought! Although he was tired and hungry and not half clothed and often beaten and driven from place to place, yet Paul was content.
He had a contented mind, a satisfied heart, and a soul on fire for God determined to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified. Paul himself said that he was pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Robinson, Reuben A. (Bud). The Collected Works of 'Uncle Bud' Robinson (Kindle Locations 4393-4399). Jawbone Digital. Kindle Edition.
St. Paul was not dissatisfied in the ministry, he was not discouraged, and, thank God, he was not discontented. What a victory he had achieved! What a glorious thought! Although he was tired and hungry and not half clothed and often beaten and driven from place to place, yet Paul was content.
He had a contented mind, a satisfied heart, and a soul on fire for God determined to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified. Paul himself said that he was pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Robinson, Reuben A. (Bud). The Collected Works of 'Uncle Bud' Robinson (Kindle Locations 4393-4399). Jawbone Digital. Kindle Edition.
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