The Secret (2 of 4)
Series: The Good Life
Ross Lester
Philippians 4
Intro:
Welcome to Week 2 of a new series called The Good Life. Chance to examine a theology of happiness, contentment and joy. Last week we looked at the ''why'' of happiness and now we will spend three weeks looking at ''how''. And last week was quite disarming. We expect to find in the scriptures a bunch of commands against happiness, and yet there many, many instructions calling us to be glad in God.
Last week Paul commanded us to rejoice (to be happy) - in the Lord - always. For many of us, that feels hollow and heartless from Paul. We just want him to shut up. The reason for that is that we aren't happy, and we don't really know how to change that.So this week we want to jump back into that text and look at Paul's life and see some of the ways that he does that, and see that it is far from hollow. It is something he learned to do, and so instructed us to as well. So let's go...Philippians 4. We will go from verse 10. How many of you have heard the bible verse, ''I can do all things through God who strengthens me''? This is where it comes from.
I only have one main observation today and 5 points off of that, so we will be done in a few minute's time. And that should make you .... happy.
Passage and Main Points:
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (emphasis added)
Paul speaks twice about a process of learning through circumstances to be satisfied and happy in God in spite of his circumstances. In whatever circumstances Paul says... ...
Series: The Good Life
Ross Lester
Philippians 4
Intro:
Welcome to Week 2 of a new series called The Good Life. Chance to examine a theology of happiness, contentment and joy. Last week we looked at the ''why'' of happiness and now we will spend three weeks looking at ''how''. And last week was quite disarming. We expect to find in the scriptures a bunch of commands against happiness, and yet there many, many instructions calling us to be glad in God.
Last week Paul commanded us to rejoice (to be happy) - in the Lord - always. For many of us, that feels hollow and heartless from Paul. We just want him to shut up. The reason for that is that we aren't happy, and we don't really know how to change that.So this week we want to jump back into that text and look at Paul's life and see some of the ways that he does that, and see that it is far from hollow. It is something he learned to do, and so instructed us to as well. So let's go...Philippians 4. We will go from verse 10. How many of you have heard the bible verse, ''I can do all things through God who strengthens me''? This is where it comes from.
I only have one main observation today and 5 points off of that, so we will be done in a few minute's time. And that should make you .... happy.
Passage and Main Points:
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (emphasis added)
Paul speaks twice about a process of learning through circumstances to be satisfied and happy in God in spite of his circumstances. In whatever circumstances Paul says... ...
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