It’s one of the hardest things to learn. And once learned, the lesson is easily lost. Contentment - to be satisfied regardless of our earthly circumstances – does not come naturally to any of us. Do you struggle to be content? Most of us do. So, too, did the Apostle Paul. Paul was not naturally content; he learned contentment through years of experiencing Christ’s faithfulness in the unique circumstances God chose for him... even imprisonment in Rome. “... I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) When we’re content, we don’t allow circumstances to master or control us, determining whether we’re joyful or miserable. Contentment is a distinctly Christian virtue, because it flows from our relationship with Jesus, not our earthly circumstances.
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Steve Massey is the pastor of Hayden Bible Church of Hayden, Idaho. He also writes about matters of faith for The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Wash., where he previously worked as an editor and reporter. He and his wife, Pam, have two grown children, Jake and Sarah.
