Do everything without complaining or arguing… (Philippians 2:14) Remember, Paul’s talking to the Church here. These are believers, Christ followers, ambassadors of hope in a really sad, perverse, messed-up world. Kinda like ours. Beloved, look at the news. Look out … Continue reading
Do everything without complaining… (Philippians 2:14) Think about it–complaining is basically saying to God, “You’re doing this part wrong, Lord of the Universe. I’m annoyed with the plan that you have for me, and I don’t really trust that you’ve … Continue reading
…for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose (Philippians 2:13) Let’s face it–without the Holy Spirit, not only are you not able to be the person God has called you … Continue reading
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling… (Philippians 2:12) Your destination is assured, but you still have to take … Continue reading
…to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:11b) It was all for the Father’s glory. Exalted to the highest place… given the name above all names… every knee bowing… every tongue confessing him Lord… All of it Looking back … Continue reading
…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord… (Philippians 2:11a) I am so looking forward to this. Just imagine it. Everyone who has ever mocked Christianity, everyone who has ever scoffed at the idea of Creation, everyone who has … Continue reading
…that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in Heaven, on Earth, and under the earth… (Philippians 2:10) We’re not real big on kings here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Bowing the knee to anyone sort … Continue reading
…and gave him the name that is above all names… (Philippians 2:9b) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning … Continue reading
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). We are called to remember. So…remember. Remember the One who died that you might live, who was bound that you might be … Continue reading
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place… (Philippians 2:9a) This is deep and profound and utterly beyond me. The word “Therefore” indicates to me that Jesus was exalted as a result of his obedience to the Father. Yet he … Continue reading