March 11, 2025
Daily Devotion:
"Abounding in Love"
Philippians 1:9
New Living Translation
9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.
Philippians 1:9 states, "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight." The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of love in the Christian community, highlighting that it should growthrough knowledge and discernment. This love is not merely an emotion but is rooted in understanding God's truth and applying it in our lives.
In this context, Paul is writing from prison, expressing his deep affection and concern for the Philippians. He desires for their love to deepen, which would enable them to discern what is best, leading to a life that is pure and blameless for the day of Christ (Philippians 1:10). This passage teaches us that love must be informed by knowledge—knowing God and His Word helps us to love rightly and effectively. As believers, we are called to walk in love, guided by the HolySpirit. This means actively seeking to grow in our understanding of Scripture and applying it to our relationships. In doing so, we fulfill Jesus’ commandment to love one another (John 13:34).
Let us pray for an increase in love that reflects God’s nature and leads to spiritual growth.
