Scripture
1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God's holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons.
2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,
5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
7 So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.
Observations
- Paul & Timothy, slaves of Jesus – their cause brought unity
- Paul prays for grace and peace
- His thoughts are positive thoughts because his prayers are consistent prayers
- Paul was not an island
- Paul had confidence in the work that God was doing
- The cause of Christ and their collaboration brought unity
Applications
- Invest in Timothy's
- Join God in His work don't manufacture my own
- The more I pray for people the more positive I will be about them. PRAY MORE
- Christ and His cause is the only thing that brings true unity
Prayer
Jesus, I think You for THE Gospel. I think You for co laborers and how we work together for its advancement. I ask that You align me with Your plan and Your purpose before You align me with people. Help me to recognize that others love and desire for your Kingdom. My we join together in a collaborative effort to do more together than we ever could separate. AMEN
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