Philippians 4:10–13
Paul’s emphasis
- Discipline: Power over self
- Dominion: Power over situations
- Dependence: Power through Christ
What is ‘all things’?
1 Corinthians 6:12–13; 9:24–25
- Things that God wants me to become
- Things that God wants to me to do
- Things that are helpful for my edification
- Things that God allows me to go through
Where is this power?
‘through Christ who strengthens us’
- His Spirit within us
- His word in our mouth
- His presence with us
- His grace our sufficiency
How do we develop this power?
- We must learn it: ‘I have learnt’
- We learn by looking at Christ
- We learn through God’s works in His word
- We learn by understanding God’s dealings with us
- We learn by studying life’s principles
We must do it: “I know how to”
abase: to be humble; live with limitations
abound: to be over and above; to live in prosperity
Philippians 4:18–19
- God is the source of our supply
- God’s resources are not limited
- God is able to supply every need
Amen
