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Scripture For Today:Matthew 6:9“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…”God’s Will is to Meet Your Financial Needs pt 3
Yesterday, we left off with a discussion of “The Church at Philippi.”
We know the “Book of Philippians” was Paul’s direct communication with this church. We also know they were so appreciative of his ministry, they sent more than one offering to him. And Paul makes special mention of this in verses 14 -17:
“Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. 15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.”
Now, let me through a caveat in here that most people never think about… The “Philippian church.” Where was this church at?
“Well, brother Bob, in Philippi, of course!”
True. But WHERE in Philippi?
Let me give you a clue. Now, this is just from the research I’ve done. Ok? But what I’m about to share with you makes 100% sense.
What happened to Paul and Silas in Philippi? They were arrested and locked into the darkest, most secure cell in the jail. This was after being beaten severely. Right? You can go read all about in Acts chapter 16 verses 16-40.
And they were singing out in the midnight hour when God heard their prayers and sprang open every single door in that jail. Right? But the prisoners did not make a run for it, did they? Why?
Because they were experiencing God through the testimony of Paul and Silas and their singing.
The Glory of the Lord had fallen in that place and these prisoners had never experienced anything like that before! They were not going to leave that Glorious place!
The jailer thought “this is it” because all the doors were open. That’s what would happen in just about every prison in existence. But not here. Not this night! But it ended up, the jailer and his entire house was born again that night (and, I would venture to say – every prisoner, too).
Folks, THIS IS THE PHILLIPI CHURCH that Paul was talking to. That is who Paul was writing to! The jailer was the PASTOR of this PRISON MINISTRY! Praise God! He may have been holding services for others in his home because scripture says his entire house was saved that night. I’m sure they became witnesses of what had happened, too! Amen!
I also believe that some prisoners, when released, didn’t want to leave the area either. But folks, it makes complete sense. We do not read about any other work being done in Philippi, do we? None.
There is no references of Paul commanding Timothy or anyone else to “go to Philippi and start a church.” None! THIS WAS the Philippian church!
So, if PRISONERS could scrape together a few meager dollars and send it to Paul to bless others with – not just once but several times! THAT is why he was so moved! And it turned into a HUGE Blessing! For him AND for them! Amen!
Let’s Pray!
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Scripture For Today:Matthew 6:9“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…”God’s Will is to Meet Your Financial Needs pt 3
Yesterday, we left off with a discussion of “The Church at Philippi.”
We know the “Book of Philippians” was Paul’s direct communication with this church. We also know they were so appreciative of his ministry, they sent more than one offering to him. And Paul makes special mention of this in verses 14 -17:
“Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. 15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.”
Now, let me through a caveat in here that most people never think about… The “Philippian church.” Where was this church at?
“Well, brother Bob, in Philippi, of course!”
True. But WHERE in Philippi?
Let me give you a clue. Now, this is just from the research I’ve done. Ok? But what I’m about to share with you makes 100% sense.
What happened to Paul and Silas in Philippi? They were arrested and locked into the darkest, most secure cell in the jail. This was after being beaten severely. Right? You can go read all about in Acts chapter 16 verses 16-40.
And they were singing out in the midnight hour when God heard their prayers and sprang open every single door in that jail. Right? But the prisoners did not make a run for it, did they? Why?
Because they were experiencing God through the testimony of Paul and Silas and their singing.
The Glory of the Lord had fallen in that place and these prisoners had never experienced anything like that before! They were not going to leave that Glorious place!
The jailer thought “this is it” because all the doors were open. That’s what would happen in just about every prison in existence. But not here. Not this night! But it ended up, the jailer and his entire house was born again that night (and, I would venture to say – every prisoner, too).
Folks, THIS IS THE PHILLIPI CHURCH that Paul was talking to. That is who Paul was writing to! The jailer was the PASTOR of this PRISON MINISTRY! Praise God! He may have been holding services for others in his home because scripture says his entire house was saved that night. I’m sure they became witnesses of what had happened, too! Amen!
I also believe that some prisoners, when released, didn’t want to leave the area either. But folks, it makes complete sense. We do not read about any other work being done in Philippi, do we? None.
There is no references of Paul commanding Timothy or anyone else to “go to Philippi and start a church.” None! THIS WAS the Philippian church!
So, if PRISONERS could scrape together a few meager dollars and send it to Paul to bless others with – not just once but several times! THAT is why he was so moved! And it turned into a HUGE Blessing! For him AND for them! Amen!
Let’s Pray!
Please subscribe to this podcast, leave us a quick 5 star review on Apple Podcasts to help us grow and be sure to visit our website for more information on our ministry: https://podcastersforchrist.com. And while you are at the website, download the free resource I have for you… it is free and is called, “How to Start a Christian Podcast.” It will bless you – go and download it today.
You can also WATCH these session on our Facebook Playlist at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtKWeKtmv-BwgkquBTsSh-GznbmuUp_R2