Philippians 4:13 says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". This is an amazing verse. It gives so much confidence to anyone who reads it instantly. Let us delve deeper into this verse and see what it speaks about. Apostle Paul was someone who always wrote about practical things. All his writings help us in our daily life. Paul's writings cover a wide variety of topics ranging from salvation to simple things like what we can eat and how we can talk.
Philippians is a letter written by Paul possibly from a prison in Rome under difficult circumstances. Paul's life was always surrounded by hardships. He faced hunger, ship wrecks, beatings as part of his missionary journeys, yet there was not even an instance where we see him seeking self pity or murmuring about it. In order to understand Philippians 4:13, it is very much essential to read the verses before it. Let us read through the verses leading into 4:13
"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want"
Paul says that he learned the secret of being content under all the circumstances, and he further says that he was able to do this because of the strengh of Christ. What a revealation!. The secret of a victorious Christian life is contentment. Today, we see many Christians going through numerous frustrations because of greed and the want for more. They go after everything forgetting God, and thereby allowing the evil one to get hold of their lives.
Let us learn from Paul the art of being content under all the circumstances. It is very much important in our lives. Whether it is regarding job, money, family life or whatever it be, let us thank God and ask Him to help us accept the realities in life and endure them through the strength which He gives. Through our own efforts, we can never be satisfied. Only the power of God through the Holy Spirit can create in us, a heart of contentment. This is what Paul reveals in this famous verse.
Anyone reading this with a confused state of mind, take a moment to meditate on this verse. If God helped Paul to be comfortable and content in every situation, I am sure He could help us too, as He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Amen.
Philippians is a letter written by Paul possibly from a prison in Rome under difficult circumstances. Paul's life was always surrounded by hardships. He faced hunger, ship wrecks, beatings as part of his missionary journeys, yet there was not even an instance where we see him seeking self pity or murmuring about it. In order to understand Philippians 4:13, it is very much essential to read the verses before it. Let us read through the verses leading into 4:13
"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want"
Paul says that he learned the secret of being content under all the circumstances, and he further says that he was able to do this because of the strengh of Christ. What a revealation!. The secret of a victorious Christian life is contentment. Today, we see many Christians going through numerous frustrations because of greed and the want for more. They go after everything forgetting God, and thereby allowing the evil one to get hold of their lives.
Let us learn from Paul the art of being content under all the circumstances. It is very much important in our lives. Whether it is regarding job, money, family life or whatever it be, let us thank God and ask Him to help us accept the realities in life and endure them through the strength which He gives. Through our own efforts, we can never be satisfied. Only the power of God through the Holy Spirit can create in us, a heart of contentment. This is what Paul reveals in this famous verse.
Anyone reading this with a confused state of mind, take a moment to meditate on this verse. If God helped Paul to be comfortable and content in every situation, I am sure He could help us too, as He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Amen.
