It was well done of Paul to reprove Peter to his face, and it was well done of Peter, to praise Paul in his absence.
Author: Thomas Adams Source: A Puritan Golden Treasury
Nothing but encouragement can come to us as we dwell upon the faithful dealing of our Heavenly Father in centuries gone by. Faith in God has not saved people from hardships and trials, but it has enabled them to bear tribulations courageously and to emerge victoriously.
To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.