“God’s Provision of the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ”
(Philippians 1: 19 NIV)If you’re facing hardship right now, consider Philippians 1:19.
Paul was also dealing with hardship and opposition, but he was convinced of victory because of God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Notice the presence of the Trinity in that phrase, “God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.” God the Father – who knows all our needs and loves us at all times – pours out the most essential provision for our sanity and saintliness: the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit brings the resources of Jesus Christ into our hearts: all His peace, all His patience, all His calmness, all His wisdom, all His strength, and all His eternity.
Staying focused on the calling we have from Christ enables us to endure whatever difficulties come our way. When we know we are living in obedience to Him, He will guide us and be with us, no matter what we face.
Pray for the unceasing, surging, filling, overflowing provision of the Holy Spirit today! Pray for his fullness and let God’s provision flood into your heart.
Ushering in the beauty of Spring and with much love,
Pastor John