Christian Commitment
in Today's World Philippians 4:15-20 (The Message)
15-17You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I'll never forget it, that when I first left Macedonia province, venturing out with the Message, not one church helped out in the give-and-take of this work except you. You were the only one. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice. Not that I'm looking for handouts, but I do want you to experience the blessing that issues from generosity.
18-20And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.
For Reflection
Will God really take care of your every need? What is the difference between what you want and what you need? Think of a time when God delivered on this promise. How did what you need reconcile you with the circumstances you faced? How did getting what you needed advance your faith and your role in the Kingdom?
Pray to accept the mystery of God's plan for you. Pray that you see the wisdom of God's hand in your life. Pray for the confidence in faith that growing into Grace requires.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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