Finally brothers,
whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence
and if there is any praise — dwell on these things. Do what you have learned
and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Rejoice in the Lord
always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to
everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything,
through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known
to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your
hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Our
joy comes from our Lord, it is in the joy we find in Him that we are
strengthened.
Paul
continues to thank the community of believers for their support but tells them
through the strength that comes from the Lord he is able to be content in all
circumstances and do all things. For us as well that strength is available.
In
ending our journey through the book to the Philippians let us always remember:
Our Lord desires us know Him.
He is not just a remedy for sinfulness but a
Treasure; our Treasure.
A Treasure for which we should be able to give up
all for, enabling to live for the Fathers glory, just as our Lord did.
Being in a relationship with is the only source of
joy in our lives.
A joy that is not dependant on circumstance. Not a
sensation or thrill.
It is only in our Lord and through the Spirit that
we can rejoice even in suffering.
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