Philippians 4:1-4
April 28th 2024, Forth Holy Day of the month
Michio Harikae, Intern
April 28th 2024, Forth Holy Day of the month
Michio Harikae, Intern
The Letter to the Philippians has been called the "Letter of Joy". It is also known
as Paul's prison letter. He was in prison because of Christ, but in the midst of it all,
he was filled with joy in Christ. What was this joy in Christ like, that is, "joy in the
Lord," which Paul had in him?
Firstly, it is "the joy of knowing Christ". Because of the surpassing worth of it, Paul, who knew Christ and received salvation through Christ, confessed that he counted as rubbish, as for everything he had thought as a gain so far.
Secondly, it is "the joy to live for the Lord". Paul's joy was just to "Christ be glorified, whether he himself lives or dies". Thus, he was able to rejoice no matter what circumstances he was in.
Thirdly, it is an "everlasting joy". Joy in the Lord is "always" within us, today and also in the future, and will never be lost.
Let us also be such ones who are not captivated by the changing things of this world and find joy in the Lord, who is everlasting and unchanging!
Firstly, it is "the joy of knowing Christ". Because of the surpassing worth of it, Paul, who knew Christ and received salvation through Christ, confessed that he counted as rubbish, as for everything he had thought as a gain so far.
Secondly, it is "the joy to live for the Lord". Paul's joy was just to "Christ be glorified, whether he himself lives or dies". Thus, he was able to rejoice no matter what circumstances he was in.
Thirdly, it is an "everlasting joy". Joy in the Lord is "always" within us, today and also in the future, and will never be lost.
Let us also be such ones who are not captivated by the changing things of this world and find joy in the Lord, who is everlasting and unchanging!
<The Verse of the Bible>
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Philippians 4:4 (English Standard Version)
