Philippians 1
Walking in the Promises of God!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Friday, November 27.
Paul starts with a promise from God in Philippians 1:6: “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Paul moves to prayer in verses 9-11: “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.”
Paul then gives us some perspective in verse 12: “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.”
Paul finally gives us the plan in verse 21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
In life, all four of these elements are important to living the victorious life in Christ:
- a promise to claim;
- a prayer to pray;
- the right perspective on circumstances; and
- a plan to walk in.
Without one of these four elements you may find yourself overwhelmed by an anxious mind or fearful heart, aimless in your life, and buried in your circumstances. It is my desire to help you choose the better way—the way of the Spirit, which is the crucified life in Christ.
When we live by the promises of God we truly walk in union with Jesus Christ and experience God’s best for our lives. As Peter promised us in 2 Peter 1:4, “For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature.” This is God’s will for our lives!
Seize the moment and walk in the promises of God.
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