The Devotional

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 338 Philippians 3 New King James Version (NKJV) Pressing Forward to the upward Call 12  Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13  Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14  I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15  Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. 16  Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same [ f ] rule, let us be of the same mind. The Christ/Messiah – Meditation in The Wisdom and knowledge of God One of the most serious references of our calling in Christ is plainly express...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 336 Philippians 2 New King James Version (NKJV) Timothy Commended (verses 19-24) and Epaphroditus Praised (verses 36-30) 19  But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20  For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21  For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22  But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. 23  Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. 24  But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly. 25  Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need; 26  since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 335 Philippians 2 New King James Version (NKJV) Light Bearers (Verses 12-18) 12  Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13  for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14  Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15  that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16  holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain. 17  Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18  For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me. Meditation ...

Philippians 2 New King James Version (NKJV) The Humbled and Exalted Christ   (Verses 5-11) 5  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6  who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7  but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8  And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9  Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10  that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11  and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.. The Christ – Meditation in The Wisdom and knowledge of God If you were to look outside of the Holy Bible for a description ...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 333 Philippians 2 New King James Version (NKJV) Striving and Suffering for Christ (Verses 1-4) Unity Through Humility 1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2  fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3  Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4  Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Christ – Meditation in The Wisdom and knowledge of God All Scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults and training in right living, thus anyone who belongs to God may be fully equipped for EVERY good work – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and copied from the Complete Jewish B...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 332 Philippians 1 New King James Version (NKJV) Striving and Suffering for Christ (Verses 27-30) 27  Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28  and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. 29  For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30  having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me. Meditation in The Wisdom and knowledge of God Conduct, in God’s children, is one of being of good report within the church and in the vision of the world’s people around us. [ The Value of a Good Name ] A good name is to be chosen rather tha...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 331 Philippians 1 New King James Version (NKJV) To Live Is Christ (verses 19-26) 19  For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20  according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21  For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22  But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. 23  For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24  Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25  And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26  that your rejoicing for me may be ...