The Book of Philippians
November 21, 2017
Philippians 4:4 & 5 (NKJV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
"These things I (Jesus) have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and your joy may be full. (John 15:11)
November 22, 2017
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish bu have everlasting life - True, Noble, Just, Pure, Lovely, Good Report, Virtue, Praiseworthy (John 3:16)
Happy Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6 & 7 (NKJV)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let you request be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16,17, & 18)
November 24, 2017
Colossians 1:9 (NKJV)
"For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding."
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him (James 1:5)
November 25, 2017
Colossians 1:10 (NKJV)
"That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God."
Jesus said this, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31 & 32)
Colossians 1:11 (NKJV)
Strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy."
Jesus said this - "Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full' (John 16:24)
Colossians 1:12 (NKJV)
Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light."
Heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17)
Colossians 1:13 (NKJV)
"He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love."
So we may boldly say, "the Lord is my helper; I will not fear, what can man do to me?"
Colossians 1:14 (NKJV)I
"In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13)
November 30, 2017
Colossians 1:28 (NKJV)
"Him we preach, warning every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus."
The greatest joy of Jesus is to present each of us to His Father at the end of our earthly journey - Faultless! (Jude 24)
Abba, Father with Your joy fixed in our hearts we grow stronger day by day as we feast upon Your word, no matter what the world sends our way, we remain strong, forever guided by Your truth; it is in the name of our Lord and our Savior Christ Jesus that we rejoice and pray. Amen.l