Phil. 1:12-20
Even though there was dissension among the ranks,[some preaching Christ from envy and rivalry while some were preaching Christ from good will and love], Paul could rest in Jesus. His sovereign God had thwarted those with impure motives who were seeking to give Paul unrest during his imprisonment. He could say with confidence, What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that he rejoiced. What an attitude! How prone we are to jump to the worse case scenario when things don't go right. How often do we think that proclaiming the gospel is all dependent on us! We think we must do it exactly right or it will come to nothing. We think that we must micro-manage every detail. Not so! Paul knew that God was in charge of every detail. He would work it out as He willed. In this sovereign God Paul rejoiced! And in this God we must rejoice as well!
Father,
Thank You that you are sovereign, that I can rest in You for every detail in my life.
In Jesus name,
amen
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