"KINGDOM POLICIES II" DAY THIRTY SEVEN EVENING: Evening Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23 “Stand Firm!” (Part Two) In “Part One” of this devotional we saw that Paul desired that the Christians in the church at Philippi stand in God’s peace with God and with one another. Now we will see that he also encourages them to stand in God’s power (vs. 10-13). Every Christian should memorize Philippians 4:13 and make it a part of their spiritual armor. There we learn that we, like Paul, can say that we can do “all things” (KJV) or “everything” (NIV) “through Christ” who “strengthens” us (KJV) or “gives us strength” (NIV). Paul believed that Christ alone was the source of the believer’s strength. Take a quick look at John 15:5 and you will see that Jesus taught the same thing! To attempt to live a godly life without the power of the indwelling Christ is harder than trying to nail jello to a tree! It just can’t be done! Last, Paul desired that the Christians in Philippi stand in God’s provision (vs. 14-23). In the KJV, you can circle the word “things” 28 times! Sometimes it is used in reference to spiritual things, and sometimes to just “things.” We have to remember that it is God who will “supply” (KJV) or “meet” (NIV) all of our “needs.” Because of that, Paul could encourage the Christians of that day, and ours, to give God “glory forever and ever.” To that Paul added, “Amen!” And so should we! Evening Prayer Emphasis: •Memorize Philippians 4:13 and 4:19. Make these two verses a part of your every prayer. Ask God to supply some “need” tonight – either for you, your family, or for someone you know. Be specific. Share your prayer request with the one for whom you prayed. Kingdom Policy Number One Hundred Fifty-Four: Believers do not serve the Lord in their own strength, but in the strength that the Lord has provided.
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