to be bold in the midst of a hostile environment. In stressful times we often allow our emotions to take over. We easily confuse what is truth and what is false. Then instead of faithfully trusting in God’s strength, we allow our problems to dominate our minds. Paul refused to give in. With joyful expectation and great courage Paul pressed on. We can too. 3. Be Fruitful (vv. 21–26). His focus enabled him to be faithful, and his faithfulness produced fruitful labor (v. 22). In spite of all he was