Shalom,

Philippians has always been my favorite of Paul's Epistles. Today we are reading chapter 4 in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan. Almost everyone is familiar with verse 4:

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

Rejoicing is simply stirring up the joy (a fruit on the born again spirit) that is already in you. In order to do that effectively, we must first be doers of verse 6:

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.

The result of that will be verse 7!

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.

That great peace is beyond any earthly peace! One of the greatest promises in this chapter is found in verse 13:

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].

And all of this is made so much easier when our mindset is established by being doers of verse 8:

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].

When we fix our mind on JESUS and HIS WORD, then everything else in life will fall right into place!  The last promise I want to remind you of today is found in verse 19:

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

LIBERALLY! That means an abundance, above and beyond the need, and it is all according to what HE has and not our need! Our God is a GOOD, GOOD GOD, and He is extravagant in His love and care of those who put Him first place! We have successfully meditated on this chapter and as we set ourselves to continue in obedience to Him, we WILL see the results promised here! Remember, He watches over HIS WORD to perform it! Jeremiah 1:12:

12 Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well, for I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.

 HALLELUJAH! Here is Brooke Ligertwood with "A Thousand Hallelujahs":

Shalom in Him!