Matthew 16:23,25, “But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man…” I’m always intrigued by the seeming irony of Jesus’ statement here. Peter has just said, essentially, that […]
Philippians 3:7-9, “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ…for His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him…” Many things could be said about this section of scripture, but
Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Often this verse has been watered down to mean little more than “Jesus will help me be all I can be.” Paul is emphatically not teaching that Jesus is the genie in our corner, ready and willing to give us the extra
Philippians 1:29, “It has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake…” Some thoughts from this morning’s journal on this passage: I want to consider the word “granted.” Paul says that it has been granted to the Philippians
Philippians 3:10,”…that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings…” This verse and picture didn’t grow from my reading this morning, rather it comes out of my own experience, the experience of those around me, and the sermon that my Father-in-law gave at our local church
