Philippians 2 ~ Encouragement in Christ

Philippians 2

2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, 
any comfort from love, 
any participation in the Spirit, 
any affection and sympathy, 

2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 

4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that 

at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.




12 Therefore, my beloved, 
as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but 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 work for his good pleasure.

14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, 

among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life,

So that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, 
I am glad and rejoice with you all. 
18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.


19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, 
so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 
20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 
21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 2
2 But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 2
4 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.

25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 

27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 

29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.

Philippians 2 is - jaw dropping.
 Astonishing. Paul has just admitted he swims with the circumstances God gives him. 

Real Scripture for real life.

Riding the waves of life. He has anxiety. He has burn out - a liquid poured out. And he continually looks for the blessings our Willing and Good Father send him. Finding Joy upon looking.


And in Seeing and Knowing and Loving Jesus we find Father God asks us for this;

Encouragement in Christ,
comfort from love,
participation in the Spirit,
affection and sympathy,
complete joy by being of the same mind

Paul is the highest of the Christian world. as the New Testament is being put ink to papyrus.
Brightest Shining Light of God.  Literally.

Paul admits he has worked hard to tell of salvation. Really put his all here. Hold Fast to the Word of God. Sending his best and sending his best person - hoping to come see you too.


Look at this list :

Giving his all.
Hoping.
Glad and rejoicing. (Paul writes when he is not as well, he is sincere.)
Mercy received from God.
Seeing how it will go with Paul.
Worker, soldier, messenger, minister.
Eager, rejoice, anxious.


Never again - self worry to be anxious is a sin. Paul has just admitted Anxiety. He sees grumbling around him and disputing. Tells of his worries. Explains his life.

 He wants to put the people he loves with people he loves. He sends the faithful he loves to cater to the faithful. Telling us of this being the person who attends to the emotions of Paul the most.

 Paul intends  to join in the Celebration of God's Love daily.






Abba,

We ask You for Your Willing Blessings. Thank You for Your Abundant Blessings! Drawing in my heart, the Love Your Willing Blessing has been for me.

Therefore, being Your beloved, God who works in us, both to will and to work for Your good pleasure. Sweeping all things to Good.

Children of God held in the Light of Christ, held fast in the Word of Life.

Praying with all Love, Sincerity, Certainty in Your Willing Love for our friend with cancer. To perfectly heal to long life and old age. The prayer requests presented recently on our hearts and the blessing of  daily walk with Love and Joy.

Blessing You for Your Son, Jesus, who asks us to only ask for Heaven on this earth. Jesus who blesses us to ask for Your Good Will to be done.

Blessed knowing the Beloved Children of God cover Your good creation asking for more Heaven on earth. Lifting all our cares so high, we ask for the Nation to be blessed Trusting in You.

Asking in the Name of Jesus for our loved ones covered in Your Love and encouragement, to all the Nations brought to the Bright Love and Word of Jesus Christ.

AMEN!

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †