S. Philippians 2:12-16 (NIV) 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
O. Paul writes that belevers should “work out” their salvation (not work for their salvation). Salvation is free. Additionally we are to allow the Lord to work in our life. Our actions should be positive (not grumblers) with the word of God held firmly in our life. Positive, spirit-led people who hold firmly to God’s word WILL stand out - that is, SHINE as lights of hope in this world.
A. This is my desire - to be a positive, spirit-led person who lives completely (reads and obeys - a hearer and a doer) God’s Word. I know that when I do, I will stand out - I will be a light for others to see and I pray to influence others with my light for the Lord.
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for your word today. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me with wisdom and insight from God’s word. I pray that I will be a positive example of God’s leading to othre people. In Jesus’ name!
