Paul understood that his imprisonment was an opportunity for the gospel to go forth. When we know that God allows our trials and our circumstances for our good and for His Glory, we can glorify him in any distress! As preachers of the gospel, we must retain the right motives to glorify God; we must align our hearts with the love and good will of Christ.

In this sermon, we see the incredible faith and bold prayer of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 1. Faced with the reproach and trial of her barren womb, Hannah seeks the Lord in brokenness and humility.