Imagine if Paul never had those terrible things happen to him that were described in 2 Corinthians 11. Would Philippians 4:13 carry the same authority if Paul had only experienced a life of success and prosperity? No. Contentment in Christ exists when the circumstances of our lives are secondary to the beauty and glory of Jesus Himself. Contentment and comfort in Christ result only when we see Him as our ultimate joy. It is by setting our affections on Him, His character, and His cross that we can