Philippians 1:18-22 ~ my expectation and hope

 

Here is my opinion, you might agree with me, but I'd like to be bold and say my opinion. In the late 1980s, conspiracy theorists said the major networks were going to manipulate us because the news was owned by six extremely wealthy individuals or corporations.

Today, we are told from the same think tanks: rethink marriage, rethink Church reliance on Scriptures, rethink gender, pay more taxes to control the weather, agree with the people who want pollution landfill light bulbs, have no windows, have no borders, allow every warring group access to your community from warring communities across the globe, police are evil and defund them, the election process was correct last time as we watched the people thrown out, but now the old laws were wrong, and we need to take away states rights because the last election was so fair. Polls disagree, the populace thinks so. We need to pay more for cars and housing. Wealthy groups will own houses. We pay too much in rents. Health care can bankrupt you. We need to pay more for Health Care owned by the Government. And now... add more stress in.... these same groups proclaim Civilization is ending.

Now we can be all shook up.

I would disagree Civilization is ending. I'd say we are repeating humanity again.

The same snapshot history.

Romans had news propaganda and the story changed. Romans had rethinking marriage and Scripture and gender acceptance. Romans thought it was the end of the world in the first two centuries and were killed by weather oddities.  Romans gave windows to the wealthy and running water. Heated floors. Romans wanted borders erased for more taxation and control.  More trade, which all the upsets started to ruin. And the Divorce Marriage Laws heavily damaged Trade and reliable Family Jobs. Romans allows warring factions into the heart of the Empire to bring in more Trade Dollars.  Factions of armies and police were owned by Political Persons.  The Election Process was corrupt.  New Laws for new culture. Agitated populace due to Political Changes. Two class economies due to changes. And Romans were very concerned the world was ending. 

Welcome to the shaken lava lamp theories of Eschatology.

And add in another commonality.

Dignitas. Dignity. The Dignity of the human being. Jews had Dignity. Greeks had Dignity. Romans had one of the most imperial sense of personal dignity. People flocked to the Romans and Roman Empire to have more Dignity.

What did the Disciples and Jesus have to say to all this Human Dignity.  The Ministry of Jesus is far different than the ministry of men. Jesus wants to save the world in His Salvation. And the Ministry of Jesus saw Jesus sail the Sea of Galilee to find His Beloved that day. Jesus walked to Jerusalem and back to Galilee. 

What did Jesus have to say to all this fear, uncertainty covered in Human dignity in massive upheavals? Jesus was born as Augustus wanted marriage and taxes counted up. The Disciples were dealing with Claudius and his laws during The Acts of the Apostles.  This isn't new to our Jesus. And His Living Word.

2 Corinthians 11:7

Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching 
the gospel of God to you free of charge?

Exodus 28:2

Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron 

to give him dignity and honor. 

Titus 2:7
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. 
In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

Habakkuk 1:7

They are a feared and dreaded people; 

they are a law to themselves and promote their own honor. 

Proverbs 5:9

Lest you lose your honor to others and your dignity to one who is cruel.

Matthew 5:9 

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect 

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; 

calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

Philippians 1:28

Without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, 

I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

Pray Boldly.

Genesis 18:31

Abraham said, "Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty can be found there?" 

He said, "For the sake of twenty, I will not destroy it." 

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

1 Peter 3:8

 Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous 

 And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous

When God said the creation was good, how many times?

9 times. Referring to the goodness twice more. 11 Times.

God rarely repeats Himself -  maybe God was supporting 11 Disciples.

Saying these 11 men were wonderful. Chosen, special, loved.

Reading this - we discover how wonderful and united these very diverse men - loved - those in need.

Let's explode for all time some pop culture and look at History and Archaeology.

God has built History and Archaeology to be a clue for the faithful.

A tool of seeing with wonder what God has done.

It will be rare when something of Archaeology brings Salvation.

And yet, why would we ignore what others have found?

Abba, Father God,

Your Word tells us Daily You load us with Blessings.

We Give You Thanks for Your Willing Blessings Daily. 

We will be on the lookout for Blessings.

This week as I prayed, I felt You, Abba,

telling me to be brave and let Hope enter in.

Expect God's Goodness.

Dwell in us. Help us to seek You First.

In Your Health, to finish well.

Bless our families to be stronger in Jesus.

Help us to remember to see our Blessings more clearly. Daily.

We pray for all nurses and doctors  their gifts and talents blessing Your Beloved. 

All those who worked on the Vaccine.

We ask in the Highest Name of Jesus 

for complete healing and lasting healing relief.
and peace and joy to flow to Your Good Creation.

We remember with Great Joy the Blessings You've Willingly Provided

us in the past and those to come. 

The Word of God tells us to renew. Transform.

To believe and to seek and to knock. To place ourselves willing to find the Good.

To fill our minds with Goodness.

Philippians 1:18-22 

 Yes, and I will rejoice, 

19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 

20 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. 

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful work for me.

And give You Thanks for the many Years and Eternity where You will Continually Bless us.

Thank You, Father God for the amazing ways we have all witnessed Healing and answered prayer. Your Word upholds the Universe. Thank You.

We give You thanks for Your Word telling us You Delight 

to bring Your Good Will and more of Heaven upon earth.

Amen in Jesus.

In God we Trust

and dwell secure.

Jesus, God of Encouragement.

Jesus, Hope and Future.

Jesus the Lord 

saves the world

Amen.

♔ LORD JESUS SAVES †

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