June 04, 2025
Daily Devotion:
"Rejoicing in the Proclamation of Christ"
Philippians 1:18
New Living Translation
18 But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.
How easily are you distracted? The fact is that there are many distractions in our world. There are even faith-related things that can cause us to lose focus. It's easy to get caught up in someone else's methods or motives and forget the ultimate goal.
Imagine Paul sitting in his prison cell knowing that people were preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry (Philippians 1:17). One would think that would make a guy a little bitter,right? Paul was able to see the bigger picture. He understood that Christ was still being preached and, in that, he was able to rejoice.
The purpose of any trial is to proclaim the name of Christ. We, like Paul, can rejoice in any trial as long as it's serving to advance the gospel. Do you want to live joyfully? Askyourself, “How can Christ be proclaimed in this situation?” Then let the rejoicing begin. No matter what comes my way, Lord, I will rejoice in knowing that Your name will be proclaimed. through it all.
