Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Philippians

Just Imagine

PHILIPPIANS 1:21 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. THEME OF THE DAY. JUST IMAGINE. Just imagine Jesus interrupting us right now as we are reading today’s nugget. We stop, look into His penetrating, all-knowing eyes and He says, “My child, a week from today, at this same time, I am calling you to Myself. It…

Dealing With The Past

All of us have a past. Yes, of course, we have a past, but I am referring to a past we may not be too proud off; things in our past we are ashamed over, embarrassed by, and would not want anyone to know.

Keep Christ-Centered Company

PHILIPPIANS 3:17 – Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. THEME OF THE DAY. KEEP CHRIST-CENTERED COMPANY. In today’s scripture, the Apostle Paul instructs the Philippian believers to do two things. First, he tells them to imitate him – “Brothers, join in imitating me.” Seems rather bold, doesn’t…

Christ Is Enough. Always

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 can do all things through him…

The Workings Of God

PHILIPPIANS 1:6 – And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY. THE WORKINGS OF GOD. Today’s scripture is a familiar text to many Christians. It is often one of those verses we run to when life is hard, the path…

When Life Is Overwhelming

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by 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…