Philippians 1: 29-30
And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well, since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
I love the Apostle Paul’s writing style. Sometimes he uses long and winding phrases that never seem to end and then there are times he uses short but powerful sentences, all of course coming from the Holy Spirit. Our verse today starts with five short words “And this is God’s doing.” It amazes me how the world has difficulty understanding and believing those powerful five words; “And this is Gods doing.”
God is the action in our lives! His son Jesus loves us, died for us, and forgives us. He graciously gives us the gift of faith through the Holy Spirit. He comes to us in Baptism, in the Eucharist, and in his Word each and every day. The good news is that Jesus also comes to us during the bad times in illness, suffering, job loss, family challenges, financial issues, and a host of other issues. As we continue our journey with Jesus to the cross this Lenten season; let’s make sure we reach out to those who are suffering and needing to know those five words about Jesus love for us on the cross: And this is God’s doing…….for us!
Wayne Kolweier
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