I asked the Holy Spirit to give me one thought from each chapter of Philippians. Philippians has so many thoughts that we quote often. I was looking for something that jumped out of each chapter that I have possibly just glanced at and then continued on to one of those “more notable” quotes.
Directly following the beautiful hymn about Christ’s deity and humanity in Philippians 2:5-11 is a section about shining brightly for the LORD. And I found my thought right at the beginning.
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” [Philippians 2:13NLT]
God is working in us. GOD is working in us. GOD is WORKING in US! What an amazing thought.
Upon our salvation the Holy Spirit began His work in us. His special attention is to change our desires from what pleases us to what pleases our LORD. He provides the power needed to do that!
How often do I find in my own life that the enemy of my soul, the world, and even my own sinful flesh urges me to focus my desires on what I want. I have often said that the worst song ever written was “My Way!” I have done it “My Way!” far too often. And proved that “My Way!” only leads to trouble.
But now, God is working in me. He is giving me His desires in my heart. He is giving me the power to do it “His Way!” Hallelujah!