Strength For the Generous Life
Strength For the Generous Life
Tuesday
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
— Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
— Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
Reflect:
In its context, this verse is a declaration about the power of Christ to sustain us through both abundance and need so that we can live generously in either condition. Christ's strengthening is not a guarantee of athletic championships — it is a promise of inner, spiritual fortitude for the faithful life of discipleship, including the discipline of giving.
In its context, this verse is a declaration about the power of Christ to sustain us through both abundance and need so that we can live generously in either condition. Christ's strengthening is not a guarantee of athletic championships — it is a promise of inner, spiritual fortitude for the faithful life of discipleship, including the discipline of giving.
Consider:
Is there a specific act of generosity you have been postponing because you feel inadequate, fearful, or uncertain? How does the promise of Christ's empowering change how you approach that decision?
Is there a specific act of generosity you have been postponing because you feel inadequate, fearful, or uncertain? How does the promise of Christ's empowering change how you approach that decision?
Pray:
Lord Jesus, infuse me with Your strength today. Let me live generously not in my own courage but in the power of Your Spirit, which works mightily within me. Amen.
Lord Jesus, infuse me with Your strength today. Let me live generously not in my own courage but in the power of Your Spirit, which works mightily within me. Amen.
Posted in The Generous Life - Philippians 4:10-20
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