Let Love Unite Us

Philippians 4:10-23

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:5 states, The purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and a sincere faith.  God’s world operates off love.  When we are loving God with all our heart mind, body and soul to want to please Him by using all the fruits of the spirit.  Love gives us the drive to press on in all circumstances.  Love is not weak, but a power that will knock the enemy straight on his back, if we keep pushing forward in it.  We cannot use our own thinking to outwit the devil, but the thinking of God.  “The harvest is plenty but the laborers few”, the scripture tells us, meaning there’s not enough love moving in the kingdom of God.  1 Corinthians 13 says, everything in the world might fail us, but never true for forthright love for God and man.  Because a sincere heart working off a foundation of love can’t be defeated in the kingdom of God.  It is God’s mode of operation and though people may fail us, because of their lack thereof, God can’t.  When prayers, supplication and a thankful heart is operating by counting all trials joy, counting every small and large blessing that God sends, and working out our salvation with fear and trembling showing God we want to get this right for Him and the blessing.  He, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, our Angels and a cloud of witnesses are here to protect and root us on.  They love us sincerely and whole heartedly, wanting to spend the rest of eternity with us.  Verses 10 – 20 speak of real love in desperate moments, not just when one’s on top.  Children of God Let Love Unite Us. 

Blessings to all as we stand in love united,

Vincent Young, Christian Analyst.