True And Worthy Citizen

Scripture: 27 So here is what I want you to do: conduct yourselves as true and worthy citizens of the Anointed’s gospel, so that whether I make it or don’t make it to see you, I will at least hear that you continue to stand, united in one spirit, single-minded in purpose as you struggle together for the faith in the gospel. 28 Don’t be paralyzed in any way by what your opponents are doing. Your steadfast faith in the face of opposition is a sign that they are doomed and that you have been graced with God’s salvation. 29 And now, you have been given the privilege of not only believing in Jesus the Anointed, our Liberating King, but being chosen to suffer for Him as well. 30 You have seen me suffer for Him. Since I’ve been away, you’ve heard of the other agonizing conflicts I’ve had to face. Now you know firsthand the pains of this battle. (Philippians 1:27-30 The Voice) Here is Paul, in prison, writing to one of his favorite churches, if not his favorite. The church in Philippi seems to be walking in the ways of God that Paul taught them. His encouragement to them was to continue to stand in that single-minded purpose, and conduct themselves as true and worthy citizens of the Kingdom. This is a good word of encouragement for us today. Lord, I do want to always stand with You with single-minded purpose. I so want to be a true and worthy citizen of Your Kingdom. Thank You for always being with me in this journey of life. AMEN Father, I will thank You and sing Your praises. I know that Your unfailing love is as high as the heavens and Your faithfulness as well. Psalm 57
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