Paul found his calling in Christ and so he found great joy to proclaim the message about Christ to everyone. The secret that has been hidden for many generations is that message; Christ is in You the hope of glory. Until you find your life’s purpose and how you fit into what God is doing on earth, the sufferings that you go through won’t make sense.
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In Colossians 1:24-29, Paul said;
I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church. 25 God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you.26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people. 27 For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you the assurance of sharing his glory.
28 So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect[a] in their relationship to Christ. 29 That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.