So it's been a while since I started a new set of verses. For those just joining I am trying to memorize the book of Philippians this year. Paul is a wordy fellow...rich with meaning, but wordy nonetheless. I am just 30 verses into a 104 verse project and the thought of that is a bit overwhelming.
Here are the verses for this week..
"Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel, not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance--and this is from God. For it has been given to you on Christ's behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have."
Two things I will be chewing on this week as I am meditating on and memorizing these verses....#1 what does a life look like that is worthy of the gospel? #2 rejoicing that my deliverance has been GIVEN to me on Christ's behalf...yes indeed, the battle is won!
As I get ready to post this entry and drift off to sleep I want to encourage you to make scripture memory a priority. I am sad that for the the first 33 years of my life it hasn't been. In fact I've had to be brutally honest with myself lately that I lack discipline in all areas of my life. For now this is the area I am working on and I am falling in love with Lord and His Word all over again.
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