Mar 03 2024 39 mins
The key to Paul's ability to endure and minister through hardship, is the same key that enabled the Philippian church to be a strength and encouragement to him. The key is LOVE. Paul demonstrated the Love of Christ in his life and ministry, and love was the foundation to grace and abounding love. Philippians 1:7-9 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? This month has already been so impactful as we have been going through the book of Philippians, and we aren't even through chapter 1 yet! Pastor Mark taught us several weeks ago on the power of thankfulness through the trials of life, and how when we are thankful through (not necessarily for...), we can experience the Joy of the Lord. A couple weeks ago, we looked at Trusting the Process by keeping the BIG PICTURE in mind, understanding that God's good work in us takes time, and trusting in God's timing allows us to grow in faith and character so we can walk out His WILL in our lives with greater victory. Last week Pastor John gave a powerful word on STRONG CHURCH, and how important it is for us to be in the the church body, because we all have gifts from the Holy Spirit which are meant to edify and strengthen. We can't be a strong church without each other. (It was so good to see him in the house.) This week we are looking at the next section in Philippians where Paul expresses his genuine love for the Philippian church, and reasons why. The key to Paul's ability to endure and minister through hardship, is the same key that enabled the Philippian church to be a STRONG CHURCH, and be an encouragement to Paul and each other. The key is LOVE.