Philippians 4
Spiritual Nutrition!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Wednesday, December 2.
Nutrition is important—not only in your physical diet, but, also, in your spiritual life.
Just like it matters what you put into your body through your mouth, it matters what you put into your mind, heart, and soul through your eyes and ears. It matters what you think about, what you say, and what you do.
Let’s learn from the final chapter of Paul’s letter to the Philippians some spiritual nutrition guidelines to live by if you want to be a healthy person:
- SERVE EVERYTHING UP WITH JOY! Paul testifies in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
- SALT EVERYTHING WITH THANKFULNESS! Paul commands in verses 6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- THINK HEALTHY THOUGHTS! Paul teaches in verse 8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
- BE SATISFIED WITH YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED! Paul witnesses in verses 12-13, “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
- TRUST GOD FOR YOUR DAILY BREAD! Paul concludes with verse 19, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to the riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Seize the moment and focus on your spiritual nutrition!
What shapes your steady diet?
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