In Acts 23:1–35, Paul is surrounded by opposition, confusion, and circumstances that feel completely out of control. Yet Jesus meets him in the chaos and says, “Take courage,” reminding Paul that he is not alone and that God’s purposes cannot be thwarted. This passage points us to the fact that we don’t have to understand everything God is doing to trust Him. When life feels like it’s falling apart, we can take courage because Jesus is still presently with us, and He is sovereignly directing every step toward His purposes no matter how painful they are.