Devotions from Philippians

Passage Read: Philippians 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:20-21 Timothy isn't just a messenger for Paul. He doesn't just blindly do what Paul asks him to do. He genuinely cares about the people he and Paul minister to. He prays for them and talks with Paul about…

Passage Read: Philippians 3-4 Meditation Verse: 3:17 Paul lived among the Philippians in such a way as to be an example to them. He expected them to copy his way of life. In fact, he lived deliberately in such a way so that they would…

Passage Read: Philippians 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:14-16 Just by doing everything without complaining or arguing, we can shine like stars in the universe, even as we hold out the word of life. People may not like the idea that we have to repent of our…

Passage Read: Philippians 3-4 Meditation Verse: 3:15 Paul believes everyone who is mature should have his same view of life and righteousness, that they should all consider their own efforts and privileges and achievements as rubbish compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ. All…

Passage Read: Philippians 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:14-16 This is a letter of thanks for a gift sent through one of their number, Epaphroditus, but in it, Paul has some exhortations, including a call for humility and this instruction to do all things without grumbling or…

Passage Read: Philippians 3-4 Meditation Verses: 3:15-16 The NASB chooses the word "perfect" to translate Paul's idea here: "As many as are perfect." As many as are mature or complete in Christ, as many as have attained perfection according to the standard preached in Christ.