Title: How to Get Through Your Circumstances
Text:
Philippians 4:10-13 (HCSB)
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity ⌊to show it⌋.
11 I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
12 I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret ⌊of being content⌋—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.
13 I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Observation:
Have you noticed how Paul was able to get through a troubled filled life and not lose his joy?
He gives us three of the reasons in today's focal passage. The first thing were the people who loved him and cared about him. In verse ten he talks about the care and the concern for him that the recipients of his letter had for him.
The other two things that got him through was something that was present within him. It's that ability to rejoice in the Lord always. Our circumstances may change, but our God never changes.
Therefore, Paul could say these two things. First, he said I can accept all things.
Philippians 4:11 (HCSB)
11 I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
Contentment comes from the Christ who lives in us, and not from the circumstances that comes from the outside.
Finally, Paul was able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Philippians 4:13 (HCSB)
13 I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
The God who lives in you is greater than any circumstances you will ever face in your life. There is no one who has more care and concern for you, and who is more able to help you.
Luke 1:37 (HCSB)
37 For nothing will be impossible with God."
Prayer:
Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, I am so glad that I can rest in the blessed assurance that You are Master over all things.
Father, I am so thankful that I can say what David, a man after Your own heart said; a man who was flawed just like me.
Psalm 23:1 (HCSB)
1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.
Father, I pray a prayer of deliverance for all who are facing difficult circumstances in their life. Holy Spirit of God, I ask that You open their eyes so that they may see Jesus, and find joy in Him. In His precious name I pray, Amen.
Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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