What Does It Matter?

What does it matter?
Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way,
whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
(Philippians 1:18, NLT)


Good Morning,

I met with a group of people last night with the goal to begin a new ministry. Time moved quickly as we dreamed about serving outside of the “box” we so easily put ourselves in. We talked about the activity of God and how we could serve beyond our experience and imagination. The creativity bounced between one individual to the other.

The Apostle Paul discussed the power of living beyond his experience and other’s expectations in Philippians 1:

What does it matter?: Paul realized that the words and actions of his enemies could not reduce the power of the work of God.

Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice: Joy came from the power of Christ rather than the power of the circumstances. Paul realized that the negativity of others would be used by God despite their intentions. In God’s economy nothing is wasted. He creatively uses all things to work together.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice: Paul chose to be in a state of joy, continually rejoicing in the active presence of God.

What does it matter?
Refuse to allow the negativity of others block your view of the activity of God.
Rejoice. God is in control.

Learning with you to focus on what matters,
Kerrie

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)