Tag Archives: Philippians
Grace and Peace – Philippians 1:2
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:2 If you read the opening remarks of the Apostle Paul in many of his Epistles, he often uses the terms grace and peace in his salutation to the churches. Few things are more dear to those […]
The Same Love – Philippians 2:2
Philippians 2:2 – Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. No matter where we travel or how far we roam from home, Christ’s church is present. How so? God has a people in every nation and kindred and tongue. Borders do not limit […]
A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved – Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear – Hebrews 12:28 Meditation: So much of our daily lives is beyond our control, and this realization can drive us to feel victimized by circumstances. Fear can creep into our minds […]
The LORD reigneth – Psalms 97:1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. – Psalms 97:1 Meditation: Lest we forget, our God reigns. He reigns in Heaven. He reigns on Earth. Praise God for His mercy and grace! Praise the Lord for His majesty and holiness! For all that is good, praise the […]
Hold Not Thy Peace – Acts 18:9-10
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. – Acts 18:9-10 Meditation: The Apostles had much trouble in […]
Judgment Must Begin – 1 Peter 4:17
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? – 1 Peter 4:17 Meditation: Today’s passage is not the most comforting. We speak of judgement. No one really enjoys judgement. We would just […]
Suffer For His Sake – Philippians 1:29-30
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. – Philippians 1:29-30 Meditation: Persecution was promised by Christ. In fact He stated that one […]
I Shall Not Die – Psalm 118:17
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. - Psalm 118:17 Meditation: Do you trust in Jesus Christ? If so, then I have a poorly kept secret for you. You are immortal, or at least death has no sting for you. You will live on and on and on despite […]
Think on these things – Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8 Meditation: When I was a boy, I sometimes found […]
Let Me Hear… -Philippians 1:27
Philippians 1:27 – Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; One of the greatest encouragement […]
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