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Philippians- An Instrument for Good

3/6/2013

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Scripture:
Philippians 1:21-24

21) For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22) But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose.
23) But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 
24) yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.




Observation:
-To live or die, both have their benefits.
-Paul knows his life will produce fruit as he continues to live for Christ.
-To be with Christ would be better for Paul than to remain.
-His concern is for the people he would leave behind, knowing that he can do more for them, even viewing it as "more necessary for your sake."


Application:


Often when I read Paul's letters I am just left feeling that I am nowhere near the bond-servant that he was.  Someone asked me recently what I would have done in the face of someone like Hitler.  I responded that in all honestly I don't know.  I would like to think that I would lay down my life for my King, but then I think about Peter on the night of Jesus arrest.  It was pointed out to me that I have something that Peter did not- the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.  I'm not sure what the application is here, but it is an interesting point to ponder.  Maybe just a reminder that this life is not the goal; to live on in the flesh is temporary no matter what.  I do think that to have such an attitude, "to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better" would have a positive impact on my desire to be bolder, to share Christ courageously as I live this life- certainly, as Paul recognizes, that would be good for those the Lord has placed me among.  At least I hope it is good for them.  Maybe it is within that thought, that my application lies....


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Prayer:
Lord, make me an instrument for Your good.


Grace and Peace, 
Deb


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