Day Two

Bible Reading 

Phil 1:7-11 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Devotional

The key phrase in this passage might not seem like it’s that important at first glance. It’s found right at the beginning of verse 10 and says “so that”. Yep…thats it. I know what you’re thinking, how is “so that” a key phrase? The important thing about these two simple words is that they indicate purpose and intentionality. There is a reason for whatever came before, so that whatever comes after can be accomplished. This is the God we serve, he equips us so that we will walk in the way he commands. God desires for each of us to abound in love, in knowledge and insight in an increasing way, so that we will be equipped to discern and know what is best according to his word. God desires for each of us to be pure and blameless before Christ, and he gives us, through his word, the opportunity to daily grow in faith, love and wisdom in order for this to become a reality. God doesn’t ask us to do anything that is impossible. He asks us to do that which has become possible…through Him. This is very good news!

Question to Think About

What spiritual equipping is happening in your life right now?