Philippians 1:13 Part 2. 1 Design Wall Fun! :)

Philippians 1:13 Part 2
Scripture

 

Observation

As this verse continues to stand out to me, I reexamine this part:

As a result,

it has become clear

throughout the whole palace guard

and to everyone else

that I am in Chains for Christ.

Philippians 1:13

I picture Paul imprisoned and have been asking myself: 

How did it become clear to everyone else, including the “whole palace guard” that he was a man of faith? 

What were his actions? 

What were his words? 

What about him,

his behavior,

his “manera de ser” (literally translated – manner of being)

led those around him to not only know he was a believer, but also to gain more confidence to proclaim the message of Christ?

http://images.knowing-jesus.com/i/philippians-1-14-confidence-in-my-imprisonment-gold

Application:

At first, as I pondered these words and the ensuing questions, I sincerely doubted that I live my life in such a way that those around me would gain courage and confidence to speak their faith.

And then I realized I was almost beginning to believe a lie – almost.

Here’s why.

About five years ago we a contractor came to our home to give us an estimate on some extensive work we were going to have done.  It was taking a while because we got to talking.

Then he mentioned his wife was outside in the truck waiting for him!  Eeeesh!  I went out to talk to her and asked her to join us inside.  A friendship was born!

Just a few months later, the work was finished. 

During the Christmas season and we came home to find a package at our door.  It was a gift from them! It was this wall hanging.

I was amazed.  When I called to thank them, here is what my new friend said,

“When I saw this, we just had to give it to you

because it really describes you guys!”

I was deeply humbled.  After just a few interactions with us, this was how they saw us??!!

Amazing and humbling.

Let’s be careful what we believe. 

Today I’ve learned a valuable lesson:

Before I believe

A negative thought about myself,

I will pray

and ask God to show me

His truth.

https://thechristiangazette.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/god-causes-everything-to-work-for-good-romans-828/

So

Where you/I see a mess,

He sees a message.

Where you/I see a test,

He sees a testimony.

Where you/I see a trial,

He sees a triumph!

Where you/I see a victim,

He sees a victory!

Prayer

LORD, thank You for precious grace and mercy. I'm so humbled and grateful that others see me as You do.  This is beyond my comprehension and I can only give all credit, praise and honor to You!  Please let us all remember who we are IN YOU and that your mercies are everlasting! Praise you!

Design Wall Fun!

I decided to go ahead and put up my portable design wall because my Be My Neighbor block came out so pretty!  Here's Block 1!

I'm linking up to Monday Making at Love, Laugh, Quilt and Moving It Forward Monday at Em's Scrapbag.

Dear Friend, this is my truth!