God is faithful and does not do half jobs, all his work is absolutely perfect just like in the time of creation, at the end of it all-all was very good. Its really none of our business how He does it but we have to trust Him with all our heart
Am thrilled by the passion of Paul, his affliction did not discourage him, he encourage the people to be strong in lord not allowing any thing to contradict there faith.
I think that Philippians 1:6 is majorly focusing on our faith as Christians. We need to focus solely on God,because He's the All Knowing God and He surely shall make everything that He promised to come to pass to them who believe in Him.
In 1999, I was diagnosed with cancer. During this first few months, the Lord revealed to me this scripture. That He would finish what He had started!! Five months later the cancer was gone, and He had surely finished what He had started. Doing well today!!
These wonderful words of life are so inspiring.
Beautiful encourgement to the christian individual as well as the church as a whole.
Troubled times are comming, yes are here. We must be in agreement with each other,strengthen one another, present the gospel of Jesus Christ to others in the spirit of love.
Timothy Wayne George on Philippians 1 - 10 years ago
The most important thing in this great chapter, is that Jesus Christ is being preached. The brothers are more bold, because of the bonds of the Apostle Paul to preach the gospel. Therefore Paul said the things that happened unto me, have turned out for the furtherance of the gospel. This verse is companion to Rom. 8:28 We know that all things work together for our good, to those who love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose. Yes suffering for Jesus Christ works together for our good, for it is appointed unto us not only to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, but also to suffer for Him. So let us continue to strive with one spirit, one mind, and one faith for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
After reading this chapter, I read the 7 comments given, and realized these were the same thoughts I was having as I read and rejoiced. Thank you brothers and sisters, I wish I could know you, and just sit down and fellowship in the love of Jesus Christ. How encouraging and uplifting and confirming! Thank you!
Yes! Brothers & Sisters we must suffer in the flesh for the kingdom of heaven, and even if we don't feel like it; God has made us strong enough to endure, or else you could not be judged for what you could not handle; God knows because he gave you the strength, according to his purpose for your life.
So in the midst of our struggling, try your best to remember, that it is opportunity, to give God high glory; by praising & worshiping his holy name, right in, and through the pain, and the suffering; cause eternal life in Paradise, with the one who has Loved you more than anyone else, is what's to gain from your unselfish suffering. .... For everything in this life is not to be compared, to what you will receive from giving up this life, out of true love for someone else; Especially for those you don't know, or even don't like.
Philippians 1:29 I could see that righteous suffering is a gift from God. And it is somthing we christians should be aware of. The goodness of God is not only seen in good things He bestwoed on us but also in the suffering we ought to go through for Jesus-Christ sake one way or the other.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
John the Baptist said John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Galatians 4:19 tells us until Christ be formed in you. We are becoming more like Jesus Christ everyday.
Just as Christ came and fulfilled his purpose on earth. So is God giving us the assurance that whatever purpose he God has commissioned us to do, that He will help us to finish and fulfil it just as Christ did.
It would seem, according to the Word to God, that although life can become challenging in part having difficulties to face; because God Himself has begun a work in us, it will be performed to the fullest, despite any challenge or difficulty! What shall separate us from the Love of God?
hmm.....what a glorious chapter.
Paul exhibits here so much LOVE for the people that he deeply desired that they grow in knowledge of GOD and be found blameless on the last day. Phill 1:9-10.....he talks about them growing in love that they begin to focus on the important. wow!!! what the light of the word does in us. His unconditional love finds expression in us and we find ourselfs passionate and praying for other believers like Paul did.
Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ Our Lord, be strong in your Faith for I bear witness of Him who Created us. Be Steadfast and know that he is with you always and is there for those you that have Faith in him for he has come in the flesh and the kingdom of Heaven has come nigh unto you. Be joyful and let your hearts be glad that you have Him and may the Love which passes all understanding be with you always. With regard to the first chapter of the Book of by Paul and Timothy, Trust these words for indeed they will set you on the paths righteousness and bring you comfort in the sure knowledge that Christ is with us. These are not Old Words they are as new and relevant today as they were then.
A must read for every sincere Christian passing through tough times, or living in affluence in order to bring out the core of our faith in HIS faithfulness.
Just went from home going to a service for one of the Church members of my father's Church Mt. Zion Baptist, and this is the completion of this verse, when Jesus calls us home to glory. Jesus prayed that we would be with him in heaven, and at salvation, He justifies us, separates us for His service, then He calls us home to glory. Thank God death is not the end, but a transformation to glory. Praise God when we all get to heaven, what a glorious day that will be.
Reading this chapter shows how Paul was torn between going to our father where he knows things are great, or staying here on earth to continue his work. Question, what would you do?
Paul gives us such hope in that he was clear that in Christ, we know that we will continue to be safe and secure, knowing that a better place is waiting. He had no fear of death. Hoped to be with the Lord, but was willing to stay and do his will.
Timothy Wayne George on Philippians 1 - 11 years ago
Philippians 1:20 Paul's hope is that Christ will be magnified in his body by life, and by death. When we minister to people who are sick, we have to remind them that our chief end is to glorify God, and keep His commandments. Paul wanted to be with Christ which was far better, but he knew that the Lord wanted him to encourage the believers to be strong in the Lord Jesus Christ. Just before he passed to glory, my father reminded me of this verse, that it is appointed for us not only to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, but also to suffer for Him. When times get hard for us, we are not to complain, but to praise God, for all things work together for good to those who love the Lord. To live is Christ, and to die gain.
Hi; the John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:13 John 14:26 = Jesus speaking said,
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. This clarifys the issue of the Trinity that some seem to be having trouble with. don't fall into the trap of splitting hairs. The Word became flesh, just do what He says. regards.N
God is faithful, Philippians 1 is an amazing passage that brings alot of insight on how to be happy serving the Lord even in the midst of circumstance. In this life, there are many bumbs along our way but God has given us victory and Christ made it revealed to us that He comes that our Joy be field. The secret of Paul even while he was in prison yet he found it a previledge to had an encounter with Chrit, Acts 9. The best part of it all God shows to be what He says He will. He called and He all revealed to the Saint why He called. He also arranged for the provisons. Praise God! Thank you and GOD bless you.
Apostle paul was sent to the gentiles,he said a profound statement am cirusified with christ never the less i live but christ lives in me,and the life i live now is by faith in the son of God.
The truth is the most powerful words ever to be written. I read and yet never understood. Paul fears nothing and is greatful to be in prison for Jesus! He came to me and washed me in His grace!
We have no right to question the divine wisdom of God. The book of Romans Chapter 9 made it clear that we are not supposed to question our God's will.
Beautiful encourgement to the christian individual as well as the church as a whole.
Troubled times are comming, yes are here. We must be in agreement with each other,strengthen one another, present the gospel of Jesus Christ to others in the spirit of love.
So in the midst of our struggling, try your best to remember, that it is opportunity, to give God high glory; by praising & worshiping his holy name, right in, and through the pain, and the suffering; cause eternal life in Paradise, with the one who has Loved you more than anyone else, is what's to gain from your unselfish suffering. .... For everything in this life is not to be compared, to what you will receive from giving up this life, out of true love for someone else; Especially for those you don't know, or even don't like.
John the Baptist said John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Galatians 4:19 tells us until Christ be formed in you. We are becoming more like Jesus Christ everyday.
Paul exhibits here so much LOVE for the people that he deeply desired that they grow in knowledge of GOD and be found blameless on the last day. Phill 1:9-10.....he talks about them growing in love that they begin to focus on the important. wow!!! what the light of the word does in us. His unconditional love finds expression in us and we find ourselfs passionate and praying for other believers like Paul did.
John 14:26 = Jesus speaking said,
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. This clarifys the issue of the Trinity that some seem to be having trouble with. don't fall into the trap of splitting hairs. The Word became flesh, just do what He says. regards.N