A Godly Perspective on Trials
Joy = deep-seated sense of well being & a delight in the Lord.
1st Paul reminded himself that prayer makes a difference
Philippians 1:18c-19 ESV
Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
Philippians 1:19a ESV
for I know that through your prayers
Philippians 1:18c-19 ESV
Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
2nd Paul remembered the promise of God’s Word
Philippians 1:20a ESV
…as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed,
Psalm 25:3 NIV
No one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame.
Isaiah 49:23 NIV
…those who hope in the Lord will not be disappointed.”
3rd Paul rejoiced in the plan of God
Philippians 1:20 ESV
As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:23 ESV
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
Philippians 1:24 ESV
But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
Philippians 1:21 ESV
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
“For to me to live is _______.”
Christ + ______.
Christ + wealth
Christ + family
Christ + possessions
