- Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13 – Most all are familiar with that last verse, but what I hadn’t noticed until today is it’s actually a secret being told. Like a secret ingredient being shared, this idea is the secret behind being content in whatever situation you find yourself in. That because you can do all things through Christ you can be content in the season of struggle you’re in right now. The way you can handle the good times and bad times with the same attitude of joy and peace is because of Jesus strengthening you to do all that. Again, it comes down to Jesus taking care of us. So if the season you are finding yourself in right now isn’t great, know through Jesus, He can help you not only get through but even be content during this time. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 546
- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 – Today is day four of high school camp and this passage is one I feel could be spoken into so many situations we are navigating with students this week. The enemy is clearly after the mind of students, and the adults as well. He wants us to focus on things untrue, impure, and lacking of love. For such things are not of God nor what God would call us to dwell our minds on. What we learn as Paul is encouraging the church here in our passage is that we get the choice as to what our minds think on. We can think on the lies and destructive things of the enemy, or we can think of the good and pure things of the Lord. We can dwell on the evil and hurt and hate of this world, or dwell on our Savior who is over all this. You have a choice today on what you dwell on. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2405
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