Someone told me once that he did not need Jesus Christ to be his crutch. However, there comes a point in everyone's life he or she needs somebody to lean on. Paul, the writer of Philippians 4:10-13 knew that. He had lived in prosperity; he had been shipwrecked; had gone hungry and he had eaten well. He knew abundance and he had had gone without needs. Yet, Paul had learned to be content in all circumstances.
How many of us can identify with Paul? I believe most of us can; however, some of us may still be struggling to be content in our circumstances, whatever they may be. Even though Paul had suffered, he had learned he could be happy. He had faith that God cares about what is going on in our lives, that Christ strengthened him
If we trust in God, He will do the same for us: He can help us to be happy even though we may be in circumstances we do not like. God can teach us how to handle our circumstances with graciousness. There are times we feel weak in our humanity; but remember, God inspired Paul to write an empowering scripture for our fears, our weakness, and our doubts. Paul lived this scripture: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV, Phil.4:13). Jesus Christ was Paul's strength in every circumstance, whether difficult or easy. Will you make a decision to trust Jesus Christ to strengthen you, to lead you with wisdom?
Prayer: Father, thank you for giving me strength when I need it. You are aware of every circumstance in my life. Lord, I pray my life will honor you. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Philippians 4:10-13
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
King James Version (KJV)
Philippians 4:10-13
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
King James Version (KJV)
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I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading "Take Comfort", and God bless you. Sincerely, Deborah