“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV). What does this … Continue reading For His Good Pleasure
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
The Name that is Above Every Name
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more … Continue reading The Name that is Above Every Name
But That We Should Also Suffer for His Sake
“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be … Continue reading But That We Should Also Suffer for His Sake
Proclaiming Christ Out of Selfish Ambition
“Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in … Continue reading Proclaiming Christ Out of Selfish Ambition
Advancing the Gospel of Christ
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, … Continue reading Advancing the Gospel of Christ
We All Need Discernment!
“It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection … Continue reading We All Need Discernment!
Our Participation in the Gospel
“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:1-2 ESV It is largely accepted that Paul is the author of this letter, even though he … Continue reading Our Participation in the Gospel
Suffering is for Our Good
The Story of the Book of Job in a Nutshell Job was a man of God, a righteous man who was blameless and upright in his ways in the sight of God. For he feared God and he turned away from evil. He was also a wealthy man with many possessions, who had a wife … Continue reading Suffering is for Our Good
The Wicked in Contrast to the Righteous
Proverbs 15:8-11 ESV “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but he loves him who pursues righteousness.There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;whoever hates reproof will die.Sheol and Abaddon lie … Continue reading The Wicked in Contrast to the Righteous
Ignoring and Escaping Reality
The words of Jesus Christ to the church in Laodicea: Revelation 3:15-17 ESV “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, … Continue reading Ignoring and Escaping Reality
Run With It 