Philippians 1:12-14
January 15th 2017, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
January 15th 2017, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Paul was in chains, in the condition being tied and having difficulty. It must have been an unbearable situation for him, being a missionary. But that was actually helpful for the gospel to be spread. How did the gospel advance?
Firstly, Christ was preached and made clear. There were guards who kept watching Paul, so he was preaching the gospel to them. He was able to preach it to the people whom he originally couldn't have met.
Secondly, it served to strengthen the other brothers in the Lord. When they heard the news that Paul became in chains, they contrarily got encouraged. Their faith was strengthened.
When we see only what we can see, we tend to get discouraged. However, the plan of the LORD is beyond our ideas and it does something wonderful. What we think difficult would actually serve to be helpful and lead us to the best. Therefore, let us trust in the LORD, expect from Him and walk with Him!
Firstly, Christ was preached and made clear. There were guards who kept watching Paul, so he was preaching the gospel to them. He was able to preach it to the people whom he originally couldn't have met.
Secondly, it served to strengthen the other brothers in the Lord. When they heard the news that Paul became in chains, they contrarily got encouraged. Their faith was strengthened.
When we see only what we can see, we tend to get discouraged. However, the plan of the LORD is beyond our ideas and it does something wonderful. What we think difficult would actually serve to be helpful and lead us to the best. Therefore, let us trust in the LORD, expect from Him and walk with Him!
<The Verse of the Bible>
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Philippians 1:12 (NIV)
