TOPIC: REWARD FOR SUPPORTING GOD’S WORK
Text: Philippians 4:10-23
4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your[a] care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
4:11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
4:12 I know how to [b]be abased, and I know how to [c]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
4:13 I can do all things through [d]Christ who strengthens me.
4:14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.
4:15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.
4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
4:17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.
4:18 Indeed I [e]have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
4:20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
4:22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
4:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with [f]you all. Amen.
STUDY:
Paul appreciated the gifts sent by the Philippians in supporting his ministry. He pointed out that from the time he left Macedonia, only the Philippians had partnered with him. He also acknowledged experiencing both the good and bad sides of life as contributing in balancing his life as a child of God. Concluding, he prayed that God would supply all their needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (v. 19). Paul in various passages, also acknowledged churches and people who genuinely supported his ministry, and prayed for God’s rewards for them.
Note that apart from our time and our talent, the Gospel needs huge financial sponsorship from time to time. We are challenged from Luke 8:1-3 with how Jesus’ ministry was sponsored by Mary and other women, from their resources. At other times, Peter and others gave out their boats to be used by Jesus (Luke 5:3). A young lad also gave out his five loaves of bread and two fishes (John 6:9). In all, we are reminded that there is a reward from God for all these. So continue to do well in your support for kingdom matters, or start now if you have not been supportive of God’s work. Great is your reward from God, now and hereafter.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me not to lose focus in supporting your work with my time, talent and treasure. Amen.
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