23 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : EPAPHRODITUS

EPAPHRODITUS

# Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you.
# He is a
     * true brother,
     * co-worker, and
     * fellow soldier. And he was   
     * your messenger to help me in my need.
# Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and
# give him the honor that people like him deserve. (Phil 2:25, 29 NLT)

% Epaphroditus was
     # the delegate of the Christian community at Philippi,
     # sent with their gift to Paul during his first imprisonment
% Epaphroditus was a multifaceted person filled with the love of Christ. No ego or pride.
% On his arrival, Epaphroditus devoted himself to
"the work of Christ," both
     # as Paul's attendant and
     # as his assistant in missionary work
% He worked so hard risking his life that he had severe illness to the point of death. Yet he remained faithful.
% So Paul is sending the letter asking the church of Philippi to honour him since he deserves honor.

Lessons to learn:

* We should not run behind honor and recognition.
* Instead, with a humble heart, we should focus on the God given responsibilities diligently.
* Reward and honor will come from God in the right time.
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21 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : WHAT MATTERS TO JESUS CHRIST

WHAT MATTERS TO JESUS CHRIST

All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. (Phil 2:21 NLT)

* Unfortunately,  most of our lifestyle has become self centred.
* The demanding and  competitive corporate world is driving the people crazy
* Survival for thriving has taken the first priority, people seldom care for others.
* Exploiting the kind hearted by the crooked minded people has brought in genuine questions about caring others.

# But still we need to be selfless and do what best we can do without any weightage for the face value.
# Instead of looking at the genuiness of the beneficiaries, Let's look at the face of Jesus.
# So, extend all possible help to whoever ask, no matter whether the person asking help is a beggar or from a well to do family.
# Let's not judge or condemn people. Instead, let us look at Jesus and fulfil what He want us to do.
# Let's prioritise what is important to Him, and not what is convenient for us.

LET'S DO WHAT MATTERS TO HIM.

20 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : FAITHFUL SERVICE IS AN OFFERING TO GOD

FAITHFUL SERVICE IS AN OFFERING TO GOD

# But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,
# just like your faithful service is an offering to God.
# And I want all of you to share that joy. (Phil 2:17 NLT)

* God expects His children to be faithful in every area of life..
* Our faithful service is an acceptable offering to God.
* Whatever we do (small or big), He expects us to be faithful, so as to lift us up to be rulers over many..
* We cannot cheat God or satisfy God just by giving money and kind as offering.
* Whether we give offering in cash or in kind, He can be satisfied only by our faithful service.
* Let's serve Him in our best possible way like;.
     % Caring for the poor and needy;
     % Helping the underprivileged by extending a helping hand;
     % Give livelihood training and helping others to get established in life;
     % Sharing in our resources, comforts and facilities;
     % Sharing our knowledge and experiences;
     % Voicing out for the week, widows and fatherless;
     % Delivering people from darkness and bondages by sharing the truth abt Jesus;
     % Praying for the sick and needy;
     % Encouraging and motivating others etc...etc..
* Faithful service needs a sacrificial and selfless heart..

Are we faithful in serving Christ?

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19 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : WORD OF LIFE

WORD OF LIFE

Hold firmly to the word of life; 
(Phil 2:16 NLT)

* The key to eternal success is by following the footsteps of JESUS. He is the eternal life.
* Without holiness no one can see God.
* But, no man is perfect & holy like Jesus.
* Since Jesus is holy, we just need to follow His life & teachings to be like Him.
* The teachings of Jesus is found in the written word of God(Holy Bible) which is the word of life and is all that we need to look into, understand & follow.
* Do not leave this word of life. Let's cling on to it for a victorious life.

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18 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : No COMPLAINS & ARGUMENTS

NO COMPLAINS & ARGUMENTS

# Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.
# Live clean, innocent lives as children of God,
# shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. ( Phil 2:14-15 NLT)

* When Jesus was falsely accused and was made to stand before different people in authority, He never argued.
* He willingly carried the cross without complaining, so that God's purpose in His life could be fulfilled.
* He was silent and went through the pain patiently without retaliating.
* In this crooked world, you may be going through similar trying situations. But as a Child of God, how are you reacting and handling the trying times?

LET'S TRY NOT TO COMPLAIN AND ARGUE DURING OUR TRYING TIMES.

14 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : RESULTS OF YOUR SALVATION

RESULTS OF YOUR SALVATION

Work hard
# to show the results of your salvation,
# obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
# For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him (Phil 2:12-13 NLT)

Obedience to God with fear should be a natural phenomenon for those who had the experience of salvation.

If you love God, you should not take God's love for granted. Rather it should be shown through your life of Obedience to Him which will result in a Transformed life.

Let's show the results of our salvation not in words alone, also in living.

13 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL : HUMILITY LEADS TO HONOR

HUMILITY LEADS TO HONOR

* Jesus took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.
* When He appeared in human form, He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
* Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names,
* that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
* and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
(Philippians 2:7-11 NLT)

# Jesus humbled Himself to the lowest level possible that God lifted Him to the Highest Honor.
# God always favors the humble hearted only.
# He is against the proud in heart.
# Lucifer was thrown down from heaven because of his pride
# Let's be careful in life and be humble like Jesus in our words and in deed.

DON'T BE PROUD.. But BE HUMBLE ALWAYS!!

12 JUNE 2014, WORD4ALL: ATTITUDE OF CHRIST

(PHIL 2:5-7, NLT)

• You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 
• Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 
• Instead, He gave up His divine privileges ;

God's blessings in our life should upgrade us to be a blessing to others. Share & Give freely to others, from what God has given you freely.

FREELY YOU RECEIVED! FREELY YOU GIVE

June 11, WORD4ALL

Don’t be selfish;...
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.(Philippians 2:3-4 NLT)
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Don't be intimidated

WORD4ALL:

Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies.
This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.
For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.
(Philippians 1:28-29 NLT)