Shalom,

The Epistles to the Philippians is my favorite! Today we read chapter 4 in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan. These are my favorite verses!

4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!

Whatever the situation or circumstance that we find oursaelves in, the ANSWER is ALWAYS to REJOICE! What do we rejoice in or about? We rejoice for the VICTORY that is OURS because the BATTLE is the LORD'S! Then we have verses 6-7:

6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. 7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

AMEN! The prerequisite for walking in the peace of GOD is to DO verses 6-7! Then verses 8-9 tell us HOW to do this!

8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. 9 Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.

Not only will the peace of God be ours, but verse 13 also promises THIS:

13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].

Along with that wonderful and powerful promise, we also have THIS one in verse 19 for all of those who are  involved in a partner relationship with minitries and ministers of the GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST! 

19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

HALLELUJAH! Spend some time meditating on the wonderul TRUTHS found throughout the Epistles, which are letters to the CHURCH, explaining just what belongs to us as children of the Most High GOD! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with another powerful song celebrating JESUS! "Never Have I Ever":

Shalom in Him!