Bible Ballistics: “BBs”                     09/04/13

Philippians 4:1,4-7 “1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved… 4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Paul reminds us of our relationship to one another—beloved. He called his beloved to “stand fast in the Lord”. Let’s consider this call today.  Stand fast dearly beloved. How?  Well, since we have a “therefore”, we ask ‘what’s it there for?’  When we refer back to chapter 3, we see it’s because of our soon returning KING, Jesus.  We can do all that we are called to do because of Jesus:

• Stand Fast IN THE LORD.

• Rejoice in the Lord always…..and AGAIN…Rejoice (we need repetition).

• Live a life of moderation—not given to extremes in our behavior and interactions with others, visible moderation—self-control.

• Why?  Because the LORD IS AT HAND.

So?  Here’s our shot for the day—!!!!

• Be careful for nothing—don’t worry!!!

• but pray about every thing gratefully! (notice it’s not everything but ‘every thing’—each step, every step)

So?  The results –the incomprehensible “peace of God”-which shall keep your hearts and minds—through Christ Jesus! 

• Need peace today?
  • Stand,
  • rejoice,
  • exercise moderation–control yourself,
  • don’t worry
  • and PRAY!!!!

So?  ??????  Keep looking up!!!