In
Philippians 3:17, Paul encourages us to join together in imitating him. In scripture before this, he tells us that
whatever he has gained of this world’s possessions, he considers rubbish. Also, in later scripture in Philippians he
tells us that he has learned to be content with whatever situation he is in
because he has the love and grace of Christ Jesus. We have the love and grace of Christ in three
forms: 1. The grace and love for us even
before we are aware of it; 2. The grace and love for us that Christ
demonstrated on the cross and in the resurrection that justifies us before
Almighty God; 3. Finally, the grace that sanctifies us and encourages us to
grow more Christ-like each day by day.
Prayer: Holy Father, we ask that you encourage us to
become more Christ-like each day as we study and practice the things that
please you. In Christ’s name we
pray. Amen.
Charles
Boyd
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