As
I have been on this amazing journey in life with the Lord…I have personally
found the book of Philippians to be a pivotal book of the bible.
So
many GOD breathed words that encourage both the NEW and seasoned believer in
Christ!
It
is in this book in the bible where I began to understand the purpose of
suffering. I learned WHY He allows us to go through those “dark” moments…the
deepest of “valleys” in our life....the Lesson: I cannot do this on my own
strength…
It
IS the “mystery” IN Christ that we become filled with a strength that is at
first seems “unbelievable”…as the bible calls it “surpasses ALL understanding”.
He allows us to walk through the valleys so that we will learn to depend MORE
upon Him…We learn not to walk not in our own strength and personal will…but IN
His Good Will for us!
“I
can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13 Amen!
You
see as we learn to depend less on ourselves and more IN Him…the Lord gently
begins to show you something NEW… A new perspective on how we might “see”
things….or how we may “feel” about circumstances…
Philippians 2:13 says "For it is
GOD who works IN you...both to Will and to Do...for HIS Good pleasure.”
I
learned that He allows the valley so that we might be strong IN Him...that “He
may Will and Do in our lives…things that Give Him GOOD pleasure…and “God will
supply ALL that we need IN Christ Jesus."
So
in faith...and IN trusting this God breathed truth…we are told to be “anxious
for NOTHING…but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication and with Thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God…And the PEACE of God…which surpasses ALL
understanding…will guard your heart and your mind through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
It
IS in the deep valley we learn the true meaning of Philippians 4:19 "God WILL supply
ALL that we need IN Christ Jesus."
As
I have fed upon these holy words in Philippians…and IN Christ…there IS a PEACE
that surpasses all understanding…
And
I can honestly say it was the suffering that stirred my spirit to seek
understanding…
I
truly found my “Savior”(Christ)…to get me though the valley…and HE literately
“changed” my hearts desire…I “saw” things and circumstance differently…
As
I walked through the darkest valley, I had complete confidence that HE would
sustain me…I knew HE would give me the strength I needed…and HE became my
personal Sheppard that guided the rocky road…Amen
We
will never completely understand ALL suffering…as we live upon a broken planet
earth…and earth is NOT Heaven. But we are encouraged that “Our citizenship is
in Heaven” Philippians 3:20 and to press on IN Christ Jesus…He WILL guide the way…
As
we walk upon this earth waiting for the day to be in our real home in
Heaven…the Lord just asks us to lean upon Him…He will do the rest…Matthew 11:28-30
In
Thankfulness…He has NOT left your side…He LOVES you unconditionally…and as GOD
“who works IN you...both to Will and to Do...for HIS Good pleasure…” He WILL
bless you abundantly!
The
“valley” is your personal journey…You were called to it for a reason…and IN His
Good Pleasure…you will personally grow into a deeper relationship with
Christ…And the blessings are yours to enjoy!
Amen!
