Chapter 4 is a powerful wrap up of the book of Philippians. Note a few of the points given in this one chapter of the Bible:
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" It is interesting to see that Paul is rejoicing and encouraging others to do so when the persecution is heavy, and Paul is even in jail.
Then he says "Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand." As Christians, we are to be gentle people. We see more of this thought later in the chapter.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made to God." We get two main thoughts here: not to be anxious; something Jesus taught much about. And pray; make our requests to God. He wants to hear that and certainly has the power to do meet our needs.
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things." This gives us the challenge to think good things; keeps us away from the devil.
"I have learned.......to be content..." And this is a good lesson for us all....especially in this materialistic society.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Jesus loves you and me. And He will strengthen us if we only let Him! Have a good week.
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