Colossians 1:3-5a, “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven.” My dear mother was a prayer warrior …
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When Your Earthen Jar Needs Filling
Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to the riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” How do you maintain peace and joy in all circumstances? David said in Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” That is the prescription for having contentment as we have God’s …
Learning Contentment
Philippians 4:11-13, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I …
Built-In Radar
Philippians 4:8-9, “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and see in me – practice these things, and …
The Antidote
Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” How do you worry less? Telling yourself to quit worrying is not the …
A Lesson on Reasonableness
Philippians 4:5, ESV, “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.” What is Paul teaching and instructing in Philippians 4:5, by that word, “reasonableness” used in the ESV? The HCSB version states Philippians 4:5 this way, “Let your graciousness be known to everyone.” The New King James says, “Let your gentleness …
Let Me Repeat This Again
Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say Rejoice.” Paul was unusual. Here he sat in prison and he was telling other people to “rejoice.” Paul repeats himself in his encouraging words to the Philippians in Philippians 4:4, and says twice, “Rejoice in the Lord.” He stated this also in Philippians 3:1, …
Stand Firm
Philippians 4:1, “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.” I can remember going to track meets, when I was in high school and watching all of the various athletes participate in various races, pole vaulting, and the shot put. They had …
Examples Of Great Leadership Or Just Wanting To Be Great
Philippians 3:17, “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the examples you have in us.” What does radical dependence upon Christ look like? Paul knew he was not perfect, yet he still used himself as an example of someone to follow who has learned to deal with …
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Pressing On When You Do Not Feel Like It
Philippians 3:14-15, “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything, you think otherwise, God will reveal that to you.” Paul had perseverance down pat. He has rightly been called a man …