Another opportunity

 

 

Philippians 1: 12-14

 

¹²Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. ¹³As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. ¹⁴Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

 

 

Did you know that the hardship you are going through right now, is serving a purpose that has nothing to do with you, as much as it does with the Lord? I am not saying that the Lord visits hardships upon you, but every hardship you go through is a chance to show the world your faith. It is easy to smile when things are going well. Everyone is quick to shout out, a praise the Lord, or a Thank God! When things are going well, but do we do the same during the low points in our life? It would have been very easy for Paul to kick rocks and complain about his situation. Instead he proudly wore his persecution, and in spite of it, he boldly preached the Gospel! Peoples faith was encouraged, people converted, Paul used his hardship to strengthen his bond with Christ, instead of letting his hardship tear down his faith.

 

I know you have heard the saying attitude is everything……well it is. We choose if we want to keep the Lord first in our lives, we choose to believe that even in our darkest hour, that time can still be used to glorify the Lord. May we all be encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously, and fearlessly!

 

 

Peace,

Brian