Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance… Philippians 1:18b-19, ESV

Paul possessed a pre-determined belief that God would provide, one way or another.

Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:30, NLT

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. Ephesians 6:18-19, NLT

Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us. 1 Thessalonians 5:25, NLT

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. 2 Thessalonians 3:1, NLT

And you are helping us by praying for us. 2 Corinthians 1:11, NLT

“Some things happen when we pray that might not happen if we do not pray.”

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26, ESV

“Jehovah Jireh”

Call to Me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3, ESV

“God is not only powerful, but also purposeful.” John Piper

Paul might have been talking about deliverance from sin through his death. Or he might have been focused on deliverance from prison through release.

God may give/provide for major issues.

God may give/provide for minor issues.

God may give/provide for micro issues.

Sometimes God provides in abundance, while other times He provides with enough.

God may provide in mundane ways.

God may provide in mind blowing ways. 1/ There are differing levels of provision.

For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. Philippians 1:20a, NLT

“Christian courage is the willingness to say and do the right thing regardless of the earthly cost, because God promises to help you and save you on account of Christ.” John Piper

WHAT COURAGE LOOKS LIKE

1/ Courage is a visible defiance against wrongdoing.

2/ Courage is a verbal denouncing against wrongdoing.

This may be standing or speaking against a person, a crowd, or a system.

3/ Sometimes courage is discrete.

4/ At no time should courage be dishonorable.

5/ At all times courage can be dangerous.