Hi Study Partners,
I have so enjoyed my reading and rereading in Philippians these past two weeks. I wanted to share something I discovered that thrills me and, even more than that, encourages and strengthens my faith.
I was amazed at how often Paul points out how "God performs IN us." Check these amazing passages out: 1:6, 11, 19; 2:13; 3:9, 15, 21; 4:7, 13, 19, 23.
He began and will carry out a work in us.
He fills us with the fruit of righteousness.
He gives us help.
He works in us to will and to act.
He makes things clear for us.
He will transform our lowly bodies.
He will guard our hearts and our minds.
He will meet all our needs.
WOW :) Is that not totally awesome!?!?!
Doesn't that cause a great deal of confidence in you?!
This book is filled with pearls; have fun ladies!
Luvya,
:) Steph
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Wonderful comment Stephanie. How essential is it for us to empty ourselves so He can build us up.
ReplyDeleteThe first He will statement 1:6 is preceded by Paul stating that he ALWAYS prays with JOY. Later he states what this pray for the good work in us entails: vs 9-11 love may abound; knowledge and depth of insight; discern what is best; pure and blameless; fruit of righteousness. But is this just for our benefit, no! It is for the glory and praise of God!
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