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Jesus Is Lord
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One in Jesus Christ

Philippians 1:27-30

The Message 

^27-30 Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see things for myself or hear of it from a distance. Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people’s trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition. Your courage and unity will show them what they’re up against: defeat for them, victory for you—and both because of God. There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. You’re involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter.

For Reflection

No one knows when the second coming of Christ will take place.  Some believe that the second coming is metaphoric, that it occurs when one believes and acts like a child of God.  It is the time when one recognizes the presence of the Spirit within and is obedient to that call.

God lived, loved, suffered, and died as a human in Christ.  We too, live, love, suffer and die.  As Christ was not alone, we are not alone.  We are free, as Christ was, to choose a God-centered path.  How are you choosing to live your life?

Pray

prayers of thanksgiving tor the opportunity to choose righteousness.  Pray that all people will recognize the Spirit in them and follow it's whispers.  Pray that you will always singular in message and vision.  Pray for the courage to trust in God.