Live

The friends who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of the emperor's household. (Philippians 4:21b-22, NRS).

Good Morning!

I meet people who are tired of the way they live. They are too busy and overwhelmed with the details of the day. By the time their responsibilities and obligations are fulfilled . . . the day is over. They are frustrated . . . they want to live with a fresh purpose and passion.

Purpose and passion comes from taking time to meet with God.

The letter to the Philippians reveals the power of God to not only change a life but infiltrate a life-giving purpose and passion within individuals. Take a look:

The Apostle Paul sent greetings from his friends and the saints, committed to Christ. A few years before he wrote the letter, Paul had been known as a murderer of Christ-followers.
Paul, a Pharisee (Philippians 3:5),
a zealot for the Law of Moses (Philippians 3:6),
violently persecuted Christ-followers, viewed as law-breakers.. .
And then . . .
Paul’s eyes were opened . . .
He had a meeting with God . . .
On Damascus Road during a murderous pursuit of the lawbreakers . . .
A revelation of Christ Jesus stopped him . . .
He saw becoming right with God did not occur through the Law (Philippians 3:9) . . .
But through the power of Christ’s resurrection (Philippians 3:10) . . .
And he entered a relationship with Christ (Philippians 3:12) . . .
Which transformed his zeal to protect the law . . .
To passion to serve Christ . . .
A heavenly call of God (Philippians 3:14).

Meet with Christ.
Refocus.
Seek His purpose.
Receive the power of passion through the power of the resurrection.
Live.

Learning with you to live,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)