Contemplative Bible Reading

Philippians 2:13 (New Living Translation)

13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

Paul and Timothy are writing to the Christians at Philippi. The writers are encouraging the Christians to do things that show they are Christians and to enjoy the blessings of Jesus Christ.

I believe God wants Christians in all places at all times to please God. Therefore, God gives Christians in all places at all times the desire to do so. What is more, God gives Christians the power to do so. God isn’t asking for something impossible. God makes it possible.

Wow! What a blessing. What a gift. Thank you God. Let’s go out and do it. God has given me the desire and the power. What more do I need?