The Season of Adversity

In Philippians 4:10–13, the apostle Paul reassured the Philippians while imprisoned and explained how it was possible. As part of The Seasons of Keeping the Heart, this passage shows that adversity is one of God’s appointed means to keep and shape the heart — a classroom where the heart learns contentment, a gym where faith and obedience are trained, and holy ground where the believer depends on Christ who strengthens. Even in God’s frowning providences, He is at work — forming hearts to trust, submit, and rest in Him.