All done from a distance. Gentiles were viewed as far away and Jews as being near. There may be some significance to this. Salvation is still of the Jews, but it is now available to Gentiles. God causes all things to work together for good.
Spiritual insight leads to spiritual blessing.
Rejection of privileged responsibility may bring replacement in God's service. We do have the privilege of bringing our troubles to God. There is a place for well grounded boldness in the Lord. She doesn't quit. He wants me to be bold in coming.