Noble
Philippians 4
Today's devotion is a powerful reminder that God calls us up...and we must stand up to be the men God calls us to be...there is an earthly price but a heavenly reward.
As we are called up, we know that God is holy so we must be holy (1 Peter 1:16)....We must desire to make our heavenly Father proud (see also post yesterday). We are also Christ's ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20) as He calls us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring others to Him (Matthew 28:16-20).
Key to thinking about "such things" as referenced in the Philippians verse is a renewal of the mind (Romans 12:2) through scripture , reading, prayer, relationships with other believers, and through service to others and Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the definition of noble...in all ways and even this definition falls short of Your greatness. You lived solely to please Your Father and to save Your children...yet out of Your humility came greatness that we should all aspire to...You call us up...to be more like You, to please You, and to bring others to You. Thank for being such a savior and guide - I am not worth such a God. I wimp out often...procrastination, excuses, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You, and follow You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer, including the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me be the husband, father, son, and man You intend for me. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, Dustin, and You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Philippians 4
[W]hatever is true, whatever
is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think
about such things. v8
Today's devotion is a powerful reminder that God calls us up...and we must stand up to be the men God calls us to be...there is an earthly price but a heavenly reward.
As we are called up, we know that God is holy so we must be holy (1 Peter 1:16)....We must desire to make our heavenly Father proud (see also post yesterday). We are also Christ's ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20) as He calls us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring others to Him (Matthew 28:16-20).
Key to thinking about "such things" as referenced in the Philippians verse is a renewal of the mind (Romans 12:2) through scripture , reading, prayer, relationships with other believers, and through service to others and Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the definition of noble...in all ways and even this definition falls short of Your greatness. You lived solely to please Your Father and to save Your children...yet out of Your humility came greatness that we should all aspire to...You call us up...to be more like You, to please You, and to bring others to You. Thank for being such a savior and guide - I am not worth such a God. I wimp out often...procrastination, excuses, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You, and follow You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer, including the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me be the husband, father, son, and man You intend for me. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, Dustin, and You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
