Philippians 1:3-8
December 11th 2016, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
December 11th 2016, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
We can see that Paul was rejoicing to remember three graces:
Firstly, it was the grace to have a partnership in the gospel together. In the beginning, Paul was persecuting Christians but he was changed to a man to preach the gospel. The brothers and sisters of the church at Philippi were also changed o support his missions. They rejoiced to have the wonderful right to do so. Let us also remember this grace and keep sharing in preaching the gospel actively.
Secondly, it was the grace to intervene together. He was praying in prison for the brothers and sisters of the church at Philippi. When we pray for others, the LORD blesses us and fills us with joy.
Thirdly, it was the grace to be lead to completion together. Once the LORD starts working, He never stops on the way. He leads us to completion. Thus, we should not be discouraged to see the current situations of ourselves and others.
We are also sharing in these wonderful graces. Let us be such ones who see these graces and walk!
Firstly, it was the grace to have a partnership in the gospel together. In the beginning, Paul was persecuting Christians but he was changed to a man to preach the gospel. The brothers and sisters of the church at Philippi were also changed o support his missions. They rejoiced to have the wonderful right to do so. Let us also remember this grace and keep sharing in preaching the gospel actively.
Secondly, it was the grace to intervene together. He was praying in prison for the brothers and sisters of the church at Philippi. When we pray for others, the LORD blesses us and fills us with joy.
Thirdly, it was the grace to be lead to completion together. Once the LORD starts working, He never stops on the way. He leads us to completion. Thus, we should not be discouraged to see the current situations of ourselves and others.
We are also sharing in these wonderful graces. Let us be such ones who see these graces and walk!
<The Verse of the Bible>
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
