God’s Word For Today

Philippians 4:11-13 ESV 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. CONTENTMENT Having been incarcerated in Rome, he wa...

Philippians 4:10 ESV 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. BE A BLESSING. Paul rejoiced to feel the concern of the brethren at Philippi once more. The generosity of the Philippian Christians was consistent and was much appreciated by Paul. Previously, he had expressed, “I thank my God...

Philippians 4:9 ESV 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. JUST DO IT. “Just do it” is a popular Nike Company slogan. And, we see these posters at the malls with Michael Jordan’s pose at the background most commonly. It sounds simple yet compelling, isn’t it? The grandest intention is no better than the smallest d...

Philippians 4:8 ESV 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. RIGHT THINKING. What is true, lovely, just, commendable, pure, excellent, honorable, and praiseworthy, believers were to "think about these thin...

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PRAYER AND PEACE. Undeniably, we have all the reasons to be anxious in today’s world, most specially, the uncertainty and thr...

Philippians 4:5 ESV Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; BE GENTLE. Should believers be noted for having an attitude of joy, they must be known also with gentleness towards all types of people. Christians must manifest graciousness, reasonableness, moderation and being considerate. They must not be seen as easily irritated or coerced, but rather as gentle people who c...

Philippians 4:4 ESV 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. REJOICE IN THE LORD. Paul placed primary importance in rejoicing at all times, regardless to our circumstances. We should not forget that Paul penned these words while a prisoner in Rome. He had been falsely accused for some time, shipwrecked on the way there, bitten by a snake, and left under house arrest for two years (...

 Philippians 4:2-3 ESV 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. RESOLVING CONFLICTS. Euodia and Syntyche were two particular women within the church, who apparently had...

Philippians 4:1 ESV Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. STAND FIRM. Our citizenship in heaven is too good but true. The prospect of eternal bliss should encourage us to hold our grip in Christ and not succumb to any discouragement. Paul had often taught us to "stand firm" (1 Cor16:13; 2 Cor 1:24; Gal 5:1; Eph 6:13; 2 Thess 2:...

Philippians 3:20-21 ESV 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. CITIZENS IN HEAVEN. Unlike the ‘enemies of the cross’, true believers should mind heavenly things. Why? They’re citizens in heaven. Everyone who rece...

Philippians 3:17-19 ESV 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. BE AN EXAMPLE. The Christi...

Philippians 3:15-16 ESV 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. HAVE A MATURE THINKING. Based on the previous verses, Paul did emphasize his resolve to know Christ and nothing else. He enjoined each one ‘who are mature’ to think in this same way. In putting the pur...

Philippians 3:12-14 ESV 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus....

Philippians 3:9-11  ESV 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the d...

Philippians 3:4-8 ESV 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever ga...

Philippians 3:1-3 ESV Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— BEWARE FOR THE DOGS. This sign is a comm...

Philippians 2:25-30 ESV 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 u...

Philippians 2:19-24 ESV 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. 22 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...

Philippians 2:16-18  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. HOLD FAST TO THE WORD OF LIFE. To see the brethren at Phi...

Philippians 2:14-15 ESV 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, DO SHINE AS LIGHTS. Jesus had referred us as ‘lights of the world.’ He said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do p...

Philippians 2:12-13 ESV 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. GOD WORKS IN AND WE WORK OUT. Today, we will learn that the principle in Christian living is ‘in and out’ not ‘up and down’...

Philippians 2:9-11 ESV 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, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. After Jesus’ ‘emptying of himself’ and even His death at the cross, He was...

Philippians 2:5-8 ESV 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. JESUS...

Philippians 2:1-4 ESV 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...

Philippians 1:28-30 ESV 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. THE GOSPEL AND SUFFE...