Three Instructions

Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. NASB

The Lord's desire for each one of us is that we might be found: 1) conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel, 2) unified in standing firm in our faith and 3) unified in striving for the faith of the gospel.

What does this look like in our day-to-day living? It means to obey the Words we've been given in the Bible....we are loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. We love others the ways in which we love ourselves.

It means to know the truths of the Word and to let them dictate the way in which we think, speak, and do our relationships with others.

It means we are doing all we can to promote unity with others. We do our part to be in good relationships with others. We live in such away that the unsaved draw near to the Savior and not away.

How do things look today?

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For Others Benefits

"Father, I thank You that You have heard Me, I knew that You always hear Me, but I said this for the benefit of the peope standing here, that they may believe that You sent Me." John 11:41-42, NIV

When Jesus did or said anything, He considered the impact it would have on the lives of those around Him. He confidently understood His relationship with His Father, but He thought of what those around Him needed. He knew they needed to see Him thanking His Father for what He was about to do in their lives.

O Lord Jesus, may we too find our confidence in all You've provided for us and to live for the need of others. Amen.

Reconcile

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. - Colossians 1:20 (KJV)

Alienation never has been the heart of the Lord, but fellowshipping with us His creation definitely was His plan. Knowing we'd sin, He provided a plan for reconciliation, and for it to take place, we must do our part to seek it. It takes two to tangle the road of peace and reconciliation. What are we doing to live in light of that truth today?

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To The Lord

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; - Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

Focus. Anything we try to do, will not please everyone. We must love and serve the Lord with all our heart and know that our labor doesn't go unnoticed by the Lord. He sees our heart and desire to please Him. Let's look to Him and not those around us.

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One in the Same

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 (KJV)

Two simple principles have been given to us in this short verse.

1) The Lord doesn't want us to face this life alone. He instructs us to take on the struggles of one another. We're not created to face this life void of the help of others.

2) We often wonder what the Lord wants for us. What does He desire? His desire is that we fulfill the law of Christ. The law of Christ is simple...bear one another's burdens.

How do we do that? We must trust the Lord and have a willing spirit to jump in when we needed by those around us.

How are we doing on that today?

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Others Before Self!!

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. - Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

An attitude of our Savior...always for the best of others. With a humble heart and attitude, He endured the cross for our sins to provide salvation for all those who in faith would call upon His name. He had our best in mind.

How are we displaying Christ living in us? Do others see Him living in us by the way that we treat them better than ourselves. The world says it's all about us, but the Lord has a different story. He knows a life surrendered to Him and lived for others is much more fulfilling than one lived for our own satisfaction.

Father, enable us live for you and others so that we can truly experience the joy your have to offer us in this life. Amen.

Eat Well

What do we feed on? What makes us feel fully nourished and ready to face anything the day has to offer us?

Jesus said, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work." John 4:34; NIV

If we seek after the things this world offers us, we'll never truly be fed or satisfied. The Lord created us with a purpose. He shows it to us when we seek Him. Whatever work He individually called us to do, He desires that we finish His work. May we choose to feast off what the Lord offers us instead of the world.

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