2/23 Philippians 1:17
Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, not sincerely, intending to make my chains more painful to me.
PAINFUL
It is painful to know Christians that are living a life of selfish ambition. This is happening in the USA today and is hurtful to the kingdom of Christ. But do not worry. God will not be mocked. It is a dangerous and terrible plight to wind up in the hands of an angry God. Live you life carefully. Trust Jesus more each day. The Lord is here and He loves you.
Author - Clay Corvin
2/22 Philippians 1:15-16
Some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. 16 They preach because they love me, for they know the Lord brought me here to defend the Good News.
LOVE
The Lord calls us to service. We serve not because it is fun but because we love Jesus. Set aside your ego and serve the Lord. Humility is a chosen trait and we humble ourselves because of our love for Jesus. Focus your heart on Christ. Love the Lord. He loves you.
2/21 Philippians 1:13-14
For everyone here, including all the soldiers in the palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, many of the Christians here have gained confidence and become more bold in telling others about Christ.
TELL
Tell others about your faith. Christ will give you the courage you need to do this. The key is that you need to have what you tell others about. Spend time with Jesus. As you know Him better “faith walking” becomes a way of life.
2/20 Philippians 1:11-12
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation — those good things that are produced in your life by Jesus Christ — for this will bring much glory and praise to God. 12 And I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.
GOOD NEWS
Whatever it takes whatever you need to do the Good News is worth sharing. The lost are dead in their trespasses-everyone sins and sin destroys. Only the Good News is a healing Word about what Jesus has done. Jesus is the Good News. There is salvation in no one else, only Jesus.
2/19 Philippians 1:10
For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns.
PEOPLE
People really matter to the Lord. He died that we might be saved. He paid a price that we could not pay and bought our freedom. Believe in Jesus. Ask Him to come into your heart and forgive your sin. He is righteous and just and said if we ask the He will save us: whosoever will may come.
2/18 Philippians 1:9
I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding.
LOVE
Knowledge and understanding are undergirded with love. Human knowledge never connects with the Lord. Spiritual knowledge is germinated in the soil of love. Jesus loves you.
2/17 Philippians 1:8
God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
KNOWS
GOD knows everything. We cannot escape His watch. We would not want to be away from the Lord. This moment speak to the Lord and tell Him how much you love Him. He loves us far beyond what we can express or even feel. God is love and He loves you.
2/16 Philippians 1:7
It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others the Good News.
SHARED
Today think about whom you have shared the blessings of God with. Remember past interactions with the Holy ONE. He is still totally involved with your life. The Lord never moves away. Look around you. Where did you leave the Lord? Refocus your life and you will see Him standing next to you. Defend the faith by the way you live. Jesus loves you.
2/15 Philippians 1:6
And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again.
CONTINUE
The Lord will continue to work in you. Your circumstances won’t change it. You disappointment won’t change it. Failure cannot alter God’s work in you. Where ever you are what ever you are doing hear this “the Lord will continue His work in you until Jesus comes back.” Jesus is proud of you!
2/14 Philippians 1:4-5
I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy 5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
JOY
Paul faced tremendous hardship and yet he was filled with joy. He had learned the art of walking by faith and not by sight. We are here to glorify the Lord. When we do that we are walking with Him. When others share the Good News with us as we minister to the lost we develop and bond that will never break. Pray for one another. Love them as Jesus loves you. Do not be down trodden. Let the Lord fill you with joy as you serve Him by praying for others.