Hello Metro,

Welcome to our online devotional for our Philippians series. This devotional is intended to be a simple way for you to go a little deeper in our study, and to remind yourself from week to week what the Holy Spirit is illuminating to you. It would also make for a great conversation over coffee with a friend! Taking a little time just once per week to review what you heard and to read the passage over again will take God’s Word into you more deeply, or as Paul said to the Colossians, to “let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Each devotional also includes the worship song we concluded each sermon with. Click on the link to take a few minutes of private worship. May this devotional be an encouragement to you and your walk with Christ.

Devotional 2: So Long as Christ is Proclaimed! – Philippians 1:12-18

1. Read the passage slowly.

• What stands out to you?
• How do you suppose Paul can take something that is seemingly negative, and make it a positive? How has this been evident in your life?
• How is the faithfulness of God displayed in this passage?

2. Consider

“It is this spiritual stability, born of a gospel-focused heart, that gives Paul peace and contentment-and yes, joy-no matter where he finds himself.” – Matt Chandler, “To Live Is Christ, To Die is Gain,” page 35

3. Prayer and Praise

• Pray through the passage in your own words. An example:

“Lord Jesus, grant me the illumination and faith to see how even the challenging and difficult things of my life might just prove to bring about good, and even advance your gospel.”

• Suggested Worship Song: “Give Me Jesus,” Bethel Music