I Spy With My Little Eye....

Today I wanted to go deeper into some Philippians verses - I was going to use another devotion when some things really started jumping to life from these words. See if you see what I see. (I spy....with my little eye...something straight where it was crooked).


Below I am putting some verses that I was reminded of when reading this. I would love it if you shared with me any thoughts you have. I will make a list of all our thoughts (there are around 20 of us now doing these daily devotions together - isn't that awesome!)

I pray that the eyes of our heart are enlightened, that we see the coming of the Lord. Today his kindgom is at hand!

Amen,
Candace

Philippians 2:12 (God's Word Translation) My dear friends, you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I'm absent In the same way continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. 13 It is God who produces in you the desires and actions that please him. 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing. 15 Then you will be blameless and innocent. You will be God's children without any faults among people who are crooked and corrupt. You will shine like stars among them in the world 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I can brag on the day of Christ that my effort was not wasted and that my work produced results. 17 My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service [I offer to God] for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you. 18 For this same reason you also should be filled with joy and share that joy with me.

Paul is speaking to the Christians he was leading in the same exact manner Christ spoke to those He was responsible for. Remember in the verses from yesterday, Christ prayed to God that He had watched over all those God gave him and He was glorified because they saw what He was telling them, and believed it was true.

They shine because of the glory of God, that is the light we have to offer; Not of ourselves, but God. When we grumble and complain instead of trust and encourage - speaking the hard to digest truth, but with love, He shines and we transmit His radiance. Verses from John yesterday speak of this.

Lastly, I love Proverbs 4, read it in context to yesterday and today's information. You will see God, Christ and how the Holy Spirit surrounds us as well as the great cloud of witnesses we are covered by and strengthened through to continue bringing God glory! We are children of the Most High God, read about the crown in proverbs 4, remember that the bible speaks of us laying our crowns at the feet of Christ, and that being His glory.

Proverbs 4:1(Gods Word Translation) Sons, listen to [your] father's discipline, and pay attention in order to gain understanding. 2 After all, I have taught you well. Do not abandon my teachings. 3 When I was a boy [learning] from my father, when I was a tender and only child of my mother, 4 they used to teach me and say to me, "Cling to my words wholeheartedly. Obey my commands so that you may live. 5 Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding. Do not forget. Do not turn away from the words that I have spoken. 6 Do not abandon wisdom, and it will watch over you. Love wisdom, and it will protect you. 7 The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have. 8 Cherish wisdom. It will raise you up. It will bring you honor when you embrace it. 9 It will give you a graceful garland for your head. It will hand you a beautiful crown." 10 My son, listen and accept my words, and they will multiply the years of your life. 11 I have taught you the way of wisdom. I have guided you along decent paths. 12 When you walk, your stride will not be hampered. Even if you run, you will not stumble. 13 Cling to discipline. Do not relax your grip on it. Keep it because it is your life. 14 Do not stray onto the path of wicked people. Do not walk in the way of evil people. 15 Avoid it. Do not walk near it. Turn away from it, and keep on walking. 16 Wicked people cannot sleep unless they do wrong, and they are robbed of their sleep unless they make someone stumble. 17 They eat food obtained through wrongdoing and drink wine obtained through violence. 18 But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday. 19 The way of wicked people is like deep darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble. 20 My son, pay attention to my words. Open your ears to what I say. 21 Do not lose sight of these things. Keep them deep within your heart 22 because they are life to those who find them and they heal the whole body. 23 Guard your heart more than anything else, because the source of your life flows from it. 24 Remove dishonesty from your mouth. Put deceptive speech far away from your lips. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead and your sight be focused in front of you. 26 Carefully walk a straight path, and all your ways will be secure. 27 Do not lean to the right or to the left. Walk away from evil.

Tomorrow we will be looking at our Crowns! (every girl needs a tiara! - and every prince a crown)

The people ransomed by the LORD will return. They will come to Zion singing with joy. Everlasting happiness will be on their heads [as a crown]. They will be glad and joyful. They will have no sorrow or grief.