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Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

The Philippian epistle is often called the “happy letter” by those desiring to sum it up in a couple of words. There is hardly a more fitting description of it considering Paul was Nero’s prisoner and Christians were beginning to truly understand what persecution was, yet Paul penned a very upbeat and encouraging letter.

We have never been promised an easy life just because we live for the Lord, but how can Paul be so upbeat in this difficult time? The promise of what is to come is why.…

Filed under: Butch Adams, Devotional on July 6th, 2008 | No Comments »