Philippians

 

Philippians

The Church at Philippi was a real source of joy to Paul. When Paul was a prisoner in Rome, the Philippian believers sent a special love offering. Paul wrote this letter to express his thanks. He also wrote to explain why Epaphroditus, their messenger, was delayed and to encourage the believers to work together to bring unity to the church.

Joy survives our trials and is the perfect antidote to fear and anxiety. Paul’s secret may have been his discovery of the truth that Christ is the be-all and end-all of life. Or maybe it was a mindset of humility, a determination to serve no matter what, and a commitment to true unity among believers. Whatever the case, Paul was able to face (and have victory over) tough challenges because he was radically committed to a Christ-centered life.

We can lift the hearts of fellow believers who might be feeling discouraged and overwhelmed by praying detailed prayers for them and letting them know we are praying for them. Stay positive, confident, hopeful and encouraged in the Lord. Remind them that life is about today, not yesterday and to focus on Jesus Christ.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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