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And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of … Continue reading
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…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). Hear that, Beloved. God, the creator of the universe, is at work in … Continue reading
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now… (Philippians 1:4-5) Who did you pray for last week? Were you able to pray … Continue reading
I thank my God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). In college I had a prayer wall, where I had pictures of friends and family posted. There was no rhyme or reason to the arrangement—just dozens of snapshots stapled … Continue reading
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:2). Paul begins each of his epistles with these words. And always in this order. Grace and Peace Go ahead and check for yourself. I’ll … Continue reading
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons…(Philippians 1:1). I’m feeling a little Philippianial. Shall we? Much of Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi is going to be … Continue reading
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading
…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10). Assuming Jesus does not return first, one day you will die. Your heart, lungs, synapses and phalanges will all cease to function, and you will slowly begin to decompose, … Continue reading
…my body will also rest secure (Psalm 16:9b). This is one of those lines that I can read in two ways. When I read this in the context of the preceding verses, I think of the here and now. Because … Continue reading