In this lesson, we learn that while writing to the Philippians from prison, the Apostle Paul is confident that God will bring about his deliverance. His greater concern, however, is that Christ be magnified in his body, whether by life or by death, meaning that living allows him to serve Christ, while dying brings him into Christ’s presence. Though he longs “to depart, and to be with Christ,” he recognizes that remaining is more needful for the Philippians’ spiritual growth, which demonstrates that true purpose, joy, and meaning are found in living for Christ and placing others’ needs above our own.