"But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;"
(Phillippians 1:12)
"Things which Happened". Paul wanted us to understand that even though things happen, they happen for a reason and can bring about purpose. Paul was referring to his imprisonment, where he got to preach the gospel to those in the palace of Rome. We are told to give thanks in all things. "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) He didn't say give thanks "For" everything but "In" everything!!! Have you ever been in an uncomfortable situation? Well God says, "Give Thanks" in everything. It's time to rise up and give Him thanks!!
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;"(James 1:2)
"Count it all Joy", "In everything give Thanks", God's way for us to perceive things is all together different from our way of looking at things. We are usually consumed with fear and frustration instead of thanksgiving and joy.
We must learn to be aware of the fact that God has already worked it out for our good. It was Paul's desire that we "understand" what is going on in our world even if it doesn't appear good. "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."(Ephesians 5:17) Without the foundation of understanding, it is doubtful that you will ever "Know" what's going on in your life. "but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth."(Proverbs 14:6) God wants us to know what is going on, so get understanding and you will be on your way to knowing.
Pastor Scott L. Boatner
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