Philippians
1 To Live in Christ
How
would you describe your life these days? Is it anxious, joyful, weary, bitter,
busy, or distracted? Few of us would say we were joyful. Modern life is filled
with “joy robbers”. All too often we lose the joy of life that God intended for
us.
The
Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Philippi while he was a
prisoner in Rome, awaiting trial. Despite his circumstances, Paul’s tone is
joyful. His experience reminds us that joy comes from God and sends out
happiness. Joy suvives our trials and is the perfect antidote to fear and
anxiety. What was Paul’s secret? Maybe it was the discovery of the truth that
Chist is the answer of life. Perhaps it was his embracing of the “mind of
Christ” a mind of humility, a determination to serve no matter what, and a
commitment to true unity among believes. Whatever the case, Paul was able to
face tough challenges because he was committed to a Christ-entered life.
The
process of Christian growth and maturity begins when we accept Jesus as Savior.
As believers we struggle with a sin nature, and we fail at times. God helps us
to grow and mature all through our lives. We won’t be perfect until we are with
Christ. In the meantime, when we feel discouraged or distressed by our failure,
we just need to remember that God won’t give up on us. He began a good work in
us and will complete it when we meet Him face to face.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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David Jeremiah Study Bible. Through the Bible by J. Vernon McGee.
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