Just as Paul was chosen, we are chosen. And with that there will be suffering. Lets dig in and learn how in spite of his great suffering Paul was not affected by his environment, he was effective in his environment. Paul suffered well. He knew that it is in the midst of suffering where we have encounters with Jesus, where He will reveal Himself to us and reveal He is faithful. Remember Job and how before his suffering he knew his Heavenly Fathers name, but through the suffering he saw His face. We can curl up in our heavenly Fathers lap and come out on the other side of the pain a changed person ready to do the very thing He has called us to do! Carry on quietly, God has got you!!!