Devotionals for November 25, 2024
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READ
Philippians 3:4-7
4 though I could have confidence in my own effort if anyone could. Indeed, if others have reason for confidence in their own efforts, I have even more! 5 I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law. 6 I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church. And as for righteousness, I obeyed the law without fault. 7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
4 though I could have confidence in my own effort if anyone could. Indeed, if others have reason for confidence in their own efforts, I have even more! 5 I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law. 6 I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church. And as for righteousness, I obeyed the law without fault. 7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
REFLECT
Who do you think you are? Without context, this question evokes many feelings; I am being confronted by someone who disagrees with me and need to defend myself or I am being asked to reflect on my sense of self. Re-read the above scripture. Now what feelings does the question evoke in relation to the scripture?
APPLY
Q: Are you willing to honestly evaluate yourself and your relationship with Christ?
Q: What things did you think were valuable, that you now consider worthless because of what Christ has done?
Q: Will you share what Christ has done?
Q: What things did you think were valuable, that you now consider worthless because of what Christ has done?
Q: Will you share what Christ has done?
SING
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Hallowed by your name, oh God! My voice sings praise to your name, my lips speak of your holiness, and my heart rejoices when it hears your name, my Lord! Worthy of glory and praise; my soul leaps at the chance to praise you and to spread the good news of your gospel.
Hallowed by your name, oh God! My voice sings praise to your name, my lips speak of your holiness, and my heart rejoices when it hears your name, my Lord! Worthy of glory and praise; my soul leaps at the chance to praise you and to spread the good news of your gospel.