February 6, 2025 -- Philippians 1:25-26 -- Brothers and sisters in Jesus who lead us to glory in Christ Jesus

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Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
Philippians 1:25-26 ESV
 
Reflecting on the words of this text, Sinclair Ferguson writes:
If the Lord continues to keep us in this life, he means our lives to encourage
others to grow as Christians and to bring joy to them. That is part of the
answer to the question, What is my life really for? It helps us to see what is
really important in God’s perspective. This is a good question to ask
ourselves: Does my life encourage others to grow and to rejoice?
Ferguson, Let’s Study Philippians, page 32
 
No wonder then, that the Philippians will glory in Christ Jesus when Paul visits them again. They are encouraged in their faith by Paul. They are sharpened in their walk with Jesus. They see the vitality and power of a life connected with Jesus whenever they hear from or meet with Paul.
 
When my accountability partner calls me or texts me, his words always give me reason to glory in Christ Jesus.

  • Sometimes he confesses his sin. Then we glory in the grace given to us in Christ, His rich forgiveness.

  • Sometimes he sends a text, sharing with me a portion of Scripture that as inspired him and that causes us both to glory in Christ Jesus—that the Spirit of Jesus can take the word of God and make it living and fresh.

  • Sometimes he calls and we pray. What a blessing it is to pray openly, concretely and expectantly, with a dear brother in the Lord.

  • Sometimes I glory in Christ Jesus because there is a brother out there who faithfully and regularly prays for me, knowing my strengths and my weaknesses, my joys and my sorrows.

 
Father in heaven thank You for appointing brothers and sisters in Christ who give us ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit Who unites us and sanctifies us. Father, guide us by Your Holy Spirit so that we will be more and more like Jesus. Amen.
 
https://youtu.be/-44GH3NhdIA?si=7424XXGSsKWqplxI I Asked the Lord
 

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