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Two Divine Gifts

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake.

Philippians 1:29

Reading:

Philippians 1:18-29

Do I rejoice at Christ being preached, no matter how He’s preached?

Am I depending on the prayers of others as well as the provision of God’s Spirit?

Have I made my body available to Christ, so by it He may magnify Himself?

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” — seriously? How so?

What am I willing to endure for the “furtherance and joy of faith” of others?

My life; the Gospel of Christ — how well does the former fit the latter?

What are others hearing of my standing in and relationships with my home congregation?

Believing on Christ and suffering for His sake — can I learn to see them both as gifts from God’s hand?

[The Scriptures say in Philippians 1:29 -- Unto you it is given...to suffer for his sake]
from Philippians 1:29

Is There a Better Word Than Wow?

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:14

Reading:

2 Thessalonians 2

How does “the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” affect my life?

“Let no man deceive you by any means” — what am I doing to implement that?

Do I have “the love of the truth”?

In what do I find pleasure, enjoyment, and/or entertainment?

By what means does the “sanctification of the Spirit” express itself through me?

“Stand fast, and hold” — how am I doing?

Such good things to enjoy and live by in verses 16 and 17! Do I?

“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace” (16).

“Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work” (17).

[The Scriptures say in 2 Thessalonians 2:10 -- Because they received not the love of the truth]
from 2 Thessalonians 2:10