10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:10-13 A. This is not a prideful statement. Paul was aware of his shortcomings and often felt inadequate in his own strength (2 Cor. 3:5). However, he knew that God would strengthen him for the tasks ahead. B. When God calls you to do something, He takes the responsibility to equip and enable you to obey. C. The phrase “all things” in Philippians 4:13 does not include willful rebellion against the Lord. D. Be careful not to compare yourself to someone else. God looks to see how faithful you have been to do His will for your life—not how your abilities measure up to someone else’s. E. Choose to believe God’s promises and let go of the past. Paul had murdered Christians before his conversion. He could have made excuses for not serving God because the early church feared him and were unlikely to accept him as a fellow believer. Yet he chose to obey God regardless of the consequences. By Dr. Charles Stanley intouch.org/broadcast/video-archives/content/topic/confidence_that_conquers_video
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