January 10 | Philippians 4:11-13
“Not that I am speaking according to need, for I have learned in these situations I am in to be content, I know both how to be humbled and I know how to abound, in any and every situation, I have learned the secret, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need, I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:11-13)
We are saturated with unbiblical ideas like greed, ambition, and desire. It’s rare for people to put themselves out for others. This idea of unselfishness is at the heart of the new creature Jesus has made you to be.
Paul considered everything gained on His own as trash. When He met Jesus, nothing else mattered. He learned to be content in Jesus.
Jesus teaches you to be content in your situation. You face many trials, but the Lord makes you stronger through them. He is your Provider. He shows you that you are precious to Him.
Paul didn’t receive the spiritual gift of contentment. He learned contentment. It’s a journey. It doesn’t happen overnight. The goal is to do all things (be content in every situation) through Christ who strengthens you. Jesus makes you strong enough to face every situation.
It’s not a superpower. The strength to be content in trials and blessings may take your lifetime to learn. So now is a good time to start.
Action Step: Ask Jesus for His strength to be content in trials and blessings. No matter what you face this year, trust in Jesus. He’ll see you through. He gives you strength to be content in struggles and success.
Lord Jesus, last year brought me a host of trials. I can’t do it in my strength. I need Your strength to be content in trials and blessings. Give me the wisdom and ability to grow wherever You plant me this year.
