Verse of the Day 11/16

Verse of the Day 11/16

Philippians 2:12-13

English Standard Version

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Most often, when reading these verses, I've focused on the "work out your salvation".  It is a good thing, something that we need to do, put what we believe into action, live out what we believe, and in a way that shows reverence and respect to God.

Today's New Testament reading in the read through the New Testamnet plan was in 1 Thessalonians 2 whcih echoed the same basic thoughts when he states in I Thes. 2:13 "what it really is , the word of God, which is at work in you believers".

Step back and think for a few minutes of just how God works in you. John MacArthur shares his thoughts on the matter as he writes:

saving (Rom. 10:17; 1 Pet. 1:23);

teaching and training (2 Tim. 3:16, 17);

guiding (Ps. 119:105);

counseling (Ps. 119:24);

reviving (Ps. 119:154);

restoring (Ps. 19:7);

warning and rewarding (Ps. 19:11);

nourishing (1 Pet. 2:2);

judging (Heb. 4:12);

sanctifying (John 17:17);

freeing (John 8:31, 32);

enriching (Col. 3:16);

protecting (Ps. 119:11);

strengthening (Ps. 119:28);

making wise (Ps. 119:17–100);

rejoicing the heart (Ps. 19:8);

and prospering (Josh. 1:8, 9).

I'm reminded of the old hymn, Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners, saving, helping keeping and loving us, He'll be with us to the end.

1 Jesus! what a Friend for sinners!
Jesus! Lover of my soul;
Friends may fail me, foes assail me,
He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Refrain:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
Hallelujah! what a Friend!
Saving, helping, keeping, loving,
He is with me to the end.

2 Jesus! what a Strength for weakness!
Let me hide myself in Him;
Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,
He, my Strength, my vict'ry wins. [Refrain]

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Philippians 2:12-18

English Standard Version

Lights in the World

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.