I think God made Paul very bright helped him uncover the truth of God’s word. He is a Roman citizen. He could make tents out of goat fur.

Obedience I know that is a weird answers but if you think about it it is a really good answer. If you stay with God no matter what are you showing how good your God is and the fact that you seem to be so happy even in dark times. More people with be attracted to you to take advice that is where you tell them about Jesus. At least that is my plan. The second way is persistent don’t give up on your faith no matter what.