The peace of God, the comfortable sense of being reconciled to God, and having a part in his favour, and the hope of the heavenly blessedness, are a greater good than can be fully expressed. God needs not to be told our wants or desires he knows them better than we do but he will have us show that we value the mercy, and feel our dependence on him. We must join thanksgivings with prayers and supplications not only seek supplies of good, but own the mercies we have received. Not only stated times for prayer, but in every thing by prayer. As a remedy against perplexing care, constant prayer is recommended. There is a care of diligence which is our duty, and agrees with a wise forecast and due concern but there is a care of fear and distrust, which is sin and folly, and only perplexes and distracts the mind.
#NKJ ALL THINGS DONE THROUGH JESUS FULL#
The day of judgment will soon arrive, with full redemption to believers, and destruction to ungodly men. Let their enemies perceive how moderate they were as to outward things, and how composedly they suffered loss and hardships. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life and Christians need to be again and again called to it. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of others. Verses 2-9 Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. To stand fast in the Lord, is to stand fast in his strength, and by his grace. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same Spirit, we are brethren. Verse 1 The believing hope and prospect of eternal life, should make us steady and constant in our Christian course.
(10-19) He concludes with prayer to God the Father, and his usual blessing. (2-9) Expresses contentment in every condition of life. (1) Gives directions to some, and to all in general. The apostle exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord.
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