Welcome to Day 2339 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Philippians-11 Living Beyond Our Needs – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 02/18/2023 Joy in Sharing – Living Beyond Our Needs 4:10-23 Last week, we focused on Standing Firm in the Lord, “The Cure for Anger and Anxiety.” Today, we will explore Looking within, Looking around, Looking up in a message titled: “Living Beyond Our Needs.” Today's scripture passage is Philippians 4:10-23 on page 1830, in your Pew Bibles. 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Remember the purpose of Philippians? To encourage believers to find Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered joy in living, serving, sharing, and resting. The theme is summed up with a word Paul repeats throughout the letter: “Rejoice!” We can have a contagious, deep-seated joy when we have confidence that Christ is in complete control—not just of the big things, but of the little things as well. As we have discovered in the first part of Philippians 4, such joy can be applied to strained relationships as well as to difficult anxiety circumstances, leaving us worry-free. As we fix our minds on positive, uplifting, virtuous, and excellent things, we become transformed individuals enveloped in God’s incredible peace. This is how we should live! As Paul begins to wrap up this great letter to the...
