Philippians 2:3 I once heard humility described as not thinking less of yourself, but rather thinking of yourself less. In his writings, the apostle Paul stressed the importance of humility in the Christian walk. As exampled by Jesus, humility and kindness go hand in hand. And if we want to mimic our Lord, we can’t… Continue reading August 4th – Philippians 2:3
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July 30th – Leviticus 25:10
Leviticus 25:10 For Israel, every 50th year was set apart as the “Year of the Jubilee.” Literally meaning, “ram’s horn”, it was a year of rest for both the people and the land. The Jubilee was filled with celebrating and rejoicing, for it was a time of freedom and restoration. Both slaves and prisoners were… Continue reading July 30th – Leviticus 25:10
July 18th – Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:4 When we’re hurting, being told to rejoice seems not only impossible, but particularly cruel. After all, how could God expect us to find joy in pain? But did you know that of all the books in the Bible, among the most joyful are the "prison epistles”? These are the letters written by Paul… Continue reading July 18th – Philippians 4:4
July 11th – Philippians 2:3
Philippians 2:3 God doesn’t want us to just be good, He wants us to be great. Being great is twofold. Because to be great is to serve God, and serving God means serving others. Each day we are called to make ourselves available to Jesus. Ready and willing to be used in His service. And… Continue reading July 11th – Philippians 2:3
May 9th – Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:13 Author Nishan Panwar once wrote, “Change is hard. You fight to hold on. You fight to let go. But in the end, we all know. Change is needed for you to grow.” As Christians we know the goal is growing to become more like Jesus. But who is a fan of the growing… Continue reading May 9th – Philippians 4:13
April 6th – Philippians 2:7
Philippians 2:7 What an amazing display of love that God chose to become human and live as one of us. Jesus was fully God and fully human all at the same time. He didn’t empty himself of any of his attributes of deity, but He did humbly take on the role of a servant who… Continue reading April 6th – Philippians 2:7
April 3rd – Philippians 3:20
Philippians 3:20 Because we are Christians, we are not citizens of this earth, but rather just passing though. Our allegiance is to heaven and our King, Jesus Christ. But until our Savior calls us home, we are to conduct ourselves according to the teachings and commands of our Lord. Jesus directs us to act in… Continue reading April 3rd – Philippians 3:20
January 6th – Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:19 It seems like whenever I turn on the news, there’s some new crisis to report. And with inflation, rising gas prices, and empty grocery shelves, no wonder people are afraid. But the apostle Paul assures us that as followers of Jesus, we have nothing to fear. For our heavenly Father always meets the… Continue reading January 6th – Philippians 4:19
December 29th – Philippians 2:5-8
Philippians 2:5-8 As we get ready to put 2021 behind us and move on to the new year, may we go in to it with the examples displayed by our Savior with His birth. Including humility, obedience, and the greatest of all, love. Jesus sat on His glorious throne in heaven, where He was surrounded… Continue reading December 29th – Philippians 2:5-8
A Lesson In Humility – Philippians 2
Philippians 2 When the believers in the Macedonian city of Philippi heard of Paul's imprisonment in Rome, they sent him financial gifts. And in response, Paul wrote this beautiful letter. Not only to thank them, but to give an update on his circumstances, to encourage them to stand firm in the face of persecution, to… Continue reading A Lesson In Humility – Philippians 2
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