Thursday, September 4, 2014

Rejoicing We Will Go (Lesson Three The When)



The WHY, HOW, & WHEN of Rejoicing

Philippians 4:10-14 NASB  (10)  But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.  (11)  Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.  (12)  I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.  (13)  I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.  (14)  Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.

Rejoice regardless of the circumstances.  Paul had learned how to be content.  Can we be content and be working to improve our circumstances?  We certainly can.  Working to improve circumstances and living in God’s will are not exclusive to one another.  If that were not true, no one would attend school or get an education. 

Paul had the best education that was available.  God used that education as Paul submitted to His.  We are to search first, for what is the will of God.  If it is God’s will you can do it and …

You can Rejoice as you go no matter the situation.

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