The Gospel of Christ our Theme – Phil 1:27
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
The work of Christ – our Employment – Phil. 2:30
because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
The knowledge of Christ – our Study – Phil. 3:8
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
The Power of Christ – our Strength – Phil. 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Matthew 10:22
“All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.”
Jesus' words are very strong! His emphasis is for a reason. Christians need to realize that they are not going to be the dominant culture. Discipleship can be hard and demanding; most folks want things simple and easy. The values that disciples are called to put into place in their lives are not going to be the dominant cultural ones. "So be ready!"
Jesus is telling us. "Be ready to face criticism and rejection." But while we know it may be an uphill battle to change the hearts of men and women, we can be God's tools to bless others and to lead them closer to him! And for us, salvation in all its glory awaits us at the end of the journey.
Thoughts
. It is distrust of God to be troubled about what is to come; impatience against God to be troubled with what is present; and anger at God to be troubled for what is past. - Simon Patrick
. Hezekiah took his morning mail, with its bad news, and forwarded it to God. -
William Vander Hoven
[Message No: 6937]
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
The work of Christ – our Employment – Phil. 2:30
because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
The knowledge of Christ – our Study – Phil. 3:8
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
The Power of Christ – our Strength – Phil. 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Matthew 10:22
“All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.”
Jesus' words are very strong! His emphasis is for a reason. Christians need to realize that they are not going to be the dominant culture. Discipleship can be hard and demanding; most folks want things simple and easy. The values that disciples are called to put into place in their lives are not going to be the dominant cultural ones. "So be ready!"
Jesus is telling us. "Be ready to face criticism and rejection." But while we know it may be an uphill battle to change the hearts of men and women, we can be God's tools to bless others and to lead them closer to him! And for us, salvation in all its glory awaits us at the end of the journey.
Thoughts
. It is distrust of God to be troubled about what is to come; impatience against God to be troubled with what is present; and anger at God to be troubled for what is past. - Simon Patrick
. Hezekiah took his morning mail, with its bad news, and forwarded it to God. -
William Vander Hoven
[Message No: 6937]
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