If we were to read the book of Philippians with 3D glasses on, the words "Christ" and "Joy" would be jumping off the pages at us. To Paul, these words are interchangeable and inseparable. And in our journey these past few months, both have become our reward.
The journal continues…
Paul starts and ends his book with grace. In fact, all his books start and end that way. It is what believers need most—grace. Grace for this moment, grace for the next. God's unmerited favor. The whole truth of the glorious gospel narrowed down into one word that describes the key to my salvation and my sanctification—grace. I don't deserve it, yet it is lavished on me by my God.
My God will supply, will strengthen me, will be with me, will keep my heart and mind, will work in me to will and to do of His good pleasure, and will be faithful to complete this work of salvation in me until the day of Jesus Christ.
My Dare:
To extol Christ in my life and in my home. He is my prize, not joy. Joy is the beautiful overflow of a life RICH IN GOD.
Sadly, our study of Philippians has come to an end and it is time to leave the prison cell. But, the apostle Paul has more to say! This time, it is not Paul who is in chains, but rather the church of Galatia. I encourage you to read the first chapter of Galatians and join me tomorrow as we continue our trek toward joy-filled, Spirit-filled homes.
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