“For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I
will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I
trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.
For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”
–Philippians 1:20-21 (NLT)
& so we’ve come to the end of it… the end of May & the end of Philippians.
Last night as I lay in bed, I was thinking how much I love Philippians.
& while I know it’s time for me ‘break camp’ & move on, I just
couldn’t help mulling over all of the things that God has taught me this
month. Some things have been eye-opening & others have been really
good reminders to ‘buck up’ & be joyful as I continue down the path
He is showing me.
Here are a few things I love…
I
love that Paul tells us that as we draw closer to Christ, our love for
others will grow. I have found this truth evident over & over in my
own life.
I love that Paul is aware that even though he is in
prison, nothing can imprison the Gospel. Such a great reminder that
while I have a part to play in sharing the Good News of Jesus… it’s not
all about me.
I love what Paul shares about being a slave to
the Gospel. How he implores us to work together towards the common goal
of Christ, to be humble, put others first & to be deep spirited
friends.
I love what he says about being joyful no matter what
the circumstances, encourages us not to worry but to be content in all
things.
& here is what I think I love most… or maybe this is just what has convicted me most:
The way I live my life should demand an explanation.
Oh yeah. I said it.
Our lives should DEMAND an explanation from a world who does not know Jesus.
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