It's not that Paul had no problems. Rather, he had plenty. I am sure there were many times he cried himself to sleep when his backside was sore and his stomach empty. But then at others he would laugh when nothing seemed funny. It is this joy in the midst of sorrow that makes no sense to anyone watching. Like Paul I too had a few rough times in life. But I always made it through with humor and the Lord. Those around me never understood how I found anything funny. It was not until much later that they found their joy in the abiding of Christ. You see, Paul had learned the secret. Nor did he just stop there. He took the knowledge with him wherever he went. No matter where you wander, don't forget to walk with Jesus along the way. He's the best travel partner for you in the whole wide world.