[For a deeper study go to: interAct: Bible Study & interAct Study: week 4 & interAct Study: week 4 insights]
There are moments in life that we need to stop and celebrate . . .
revealing a grateful heart to God,
regardless of adversity or problems.
When the unexpected occurs—celebrate!
When something long awaited comes your way—celebrate!
When you take a break from work—celebrate!
When you see the leaves change color—celebrate!
When you see the sunrise—celebrate!
When you take a breath—celebrate!
Celebrating life is contagious. The Apostle Paul must have celebrated when he wrote about the abiding presence of God. The Apostle Paul, confined in prison, chained to guards . . . was enabled to advance the message of Christ to the Roman community. In other words, Paul saw that his circumstances were used by God. Focusing on of his imprisonment was not the point, but rather distributing the message of Christ.
He wrote: Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel . . . Philippians 1:12
Take a look:
Now I want you to know: The Apostle Paul wanted the reader to grasp and comprehend the fact that in God’s economy nothing is wasted—celebrate!
. . . turned out for the greater progress of the gospel: Paul determined that everything that occurred in his life, including imprisonment, was used of God to spread the Good News. God uses all things, good and difficult, for good—celebrate!
At least once a day find a reason to celebrate!
. . . turned out for the greater progress of the gospel: Paul determined that everything that occurred in his life, including imprisonment, was used of God to spread the Good News. God uses all things, good and difficult, for good—celebrate!
At least once a day find a reason to celebrate!
Believe God will bring all things together and—celebrate!
Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . celebrate,
Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . celebrate,
Pastor Kerrie
(interAct written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved)
kpalmer@hillchurch.com ~Church on the Hill~700 N. Hill Rd.~McMinnville, OR 97128~503.472.8476 ~www.hillchurch.com~ interAct
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interAct: Bible Study & interAct Study: week 4 & interAct Study: week 4 insights
Kick Start Your Day~Archives & Daily Subscription: go to http://kickstarttoday.blogspot.com/
interAct: Bible Study & interAct Study: week 4 & interAct Study: week 4 insights