But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
This concept that Paul is talking about is not just huge – it’s VITAL! How often do I convince myself and try to convince God with me that I need something or someone? Far too often! Paul is saying here that whether he has everything or nothing, it makes no difference. He is able to be happy without anything and can be happy with things as well. The point is, he is sustained, he is fulfilled in all circumstances because he has Christ. He tells us, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ALL things! not some things or even many things, but all things! It’s so easy to repeat this verse without examining myself, but it is os crucial to examine myself. Do I believe that I can do all things through Christ, regardless of what or who I may or may not have? What is getting in the way of me saying this fully and truly? Am I content in Christ in all situations?
God bless!
Marina
PLEASE KEEP THE PERSECUTED AND THOSE SERVING THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS!
