Message from Scripture: 6/17/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Phil. 4:12; “I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.”

If anyone knew about dealing with the varied circumstances in life, it’s the apostle Paul. In today’s Scripture, he speaks about having more than what is necessary for life, and having less than what one needs. He knew what it was to be hungry, and to have plenty to eat. No matter what life dealt him, he was confident in how to face life and live triumphantly.

Life offers us all kinds of experiences, some positive, some negative. There are days we feel we’re on top of the mountain, and then other days where we are in the valley of despair. Christ, however, is the great equalizer to all of this. Paul would add in verse 13 he could do all things through Him who gives him strength. Knowing God was at work in his life for good (Rom. 8:28), he could face life. Knowing God in Christ had heaven waiting for him, he could face eternity. What a difference Christ made in his life, no matter what.

We need to allow Christ to have that degree of influence in our lives as well. Life can be good because God is in control, because Christ gives us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3). Even with the problems of life, we know God is still blessing us, and there is something so much better waiting for us. We too can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! Because of the victory God offers us in Christ, we are more than conquerors. Let come what may, we can succeed, because we know the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Have a great day today, because you are a child of God and the recipient of the love of Christ. Nothing can defeat us if Christ is at work in us. God bless.

Robert