Bible Verse of The Day – 9-21-22

Philippians 4:11-13 (NKJV) 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

As I was busy doing some things around the house today, the Holy Spirit dropped some things into my spirit to share with all of you. He initially spoke about contentment, and then He began to expand on that, giving me some new insights. So, let’s take a look.

Over the years, Pastor Ellie and I have learned a lot about learning to be content in whatever situation or season God has led us into. This was a hard lesson to learn at the onset, especially when we walked through seasons of financial drought and famine.

Nobody enjoys those types of seasons.

But it was during those very trying seasons where He slowly transformed our minds, through His word and the leading of His Spirit, helping us to better understand what He means by contentment.

As hard as it was in some aspects, it was very easy in other ways. It’s tough to explain fully, but suffice it to say that God showed us ourselves so we could see where we thought we were content, but we were really seeking after things that He didn’t want for us.

A lengthy season of famine is a good teacher!

And the things we learn from those seasons will stay with us for the rest of our lives even though they may be painful to look back at.

Again, nobody enjoys tough seasons, but they are valuable assets to our walk with God if we allow Him to teach us. His wisdom is infinite!

It’s usually down the road a bit, when we look back, that we begin to get understanding as to why God orchestrated things the way He did. And if we don’t get that understanding right away, we will see it later at some point if we allow Him to show us.

For the final point today, take a look at how Paul ended this group of verses; “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

At first, this little statement may seem rather disconnected from the words preceding it. But if we look closely, it’s actually a huge nugget of wisdom that he’s sharing.

It is Paul’s faith in Christ that allows him to be content in all situations!

Once our faith in Christ is firmly rooted, our contentment lies in Him, not in our situations or our material possessions.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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