Today I read Philippians. This book is more about Paul than anything else. In reading it today, I was struck with the thought that Paul was, perhaps, a bit prideful. I don’t know that for sure, and I feel like I shouldn’t be saying that about the man who wrote the majority of the new testament, but that’s what came across in this book.
Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord hav been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Join with others in following my example, brothers…
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice.
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
That isn’t to say that this isn’t a great book full of things that we all need to know and put into practice. My favorite verse in this book is one that I don’t think I’d ever read before. Or at least, I’d never paid attention to it.
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. (3:10-11)
Yes! I want to know Christ. It’s a simple phrase, but it’s so powerful! And it’s the deep cry of my heart.
I want to know Christ.
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