Philippians 4:10-13,18a-19
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.
18 But I have all, and abound…
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
I’ve Learned to ACCEPT ALL THINGS.
Philippians 4:11b
…I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:11 AMP
11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.
Philippians 4:12 AMP
12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need.
Lessons Our Problems Teach Us
A. Our problems HUMBLE Us.
Deuteronomy 8:2
And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee,
B. Our Problems Expose our HEART.
V2b. and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
C. Our Problems HURT us for awhile.
v3 … he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger,
D. Our Problems are HANDELD in Love.
….and fed thee with manna, Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
18In everything give thanks: for THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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I’ve Learned I Can DO ALL THINGS (all things HE wants me to do)
Philippians 4:13 AMP
13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose— I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Acts 20:20-25
20 and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21 testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: 23 save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
24 BUT NONE OF THESE THINGS MOVE ME, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Acts 20:26-27
26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
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I’ve Learned I HAVE ALL THINGS according to his PROMISES.
Philippians 4:18a-19,20
18 But I have all, and abound…
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.