Philippians 1:7-11

 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Ask the Holy Spirit and share with me on social media or through a podcast review:

1. What does this passage teach me about God?

2. What does this passage teach me about myself?

3. How will this passage change the way I live?

Here are my answers below:

What does this passage teach me about God?

God has a deep affection for us. Paul says he longs for the believers with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus. Jesus has a tender compassion for you and for me. 

What does this passage teach me about myself?

I am called to be sanctified. I am called to grow. I am called to love. I am called to live righteously for the glory of God. 

How will this passage change the way I live?

I am going to focus on the way that I love others, because this is how others will know that I am a disciple.