Philippians 3 - 4.28.23

Scripture - Pick one verse that stood out to you.

Philippians 3:19

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.

Observation - What about this verse stands out to you?

…,their glory is in their shame,...

It is so insidious to me, Lord, at how so quickly an idol I thought I had banished crept back into my life. And although I am doing much better now (thank God for the church elders and fellow believers in my life!) I don’t believe the battle is won just yet but it will be in the name of Jesus my Savior and King.

Sometimes I read things in Your Word, Father, and on my second or third read a person can nearly observe the gears turning in my head. It is that Holy Spirit “woosh” kicking in. I chose this verse because my battle has been with my own flesh for months (more like 33 years overall but yea this time around months) but then the third part of this verse just hit me like a ton of bricks.

To glorify what should be shameful, is only accomplished when you are absolutely blind. You are only able to see or perceive truth in your own skewed direction, while at the same time being completely oblivious to what is true. How completely and utterly sad that is Lord. I don’t wish to become like that if I can help it.

Application - How will you apply this to your life?

Lord, help me to stop becoming an expert in the wrong things in my life. If I know a little too much about an ungodly, shameful topic which I am proud of, bring it to light for me today. 

Prayer - Write out a prayer.

For I wish to live for Your glory and not my shame.I choose to set my mind on You Lord instead of earthly things. I pray that I align with Your Cross today and forever, my Savior, my Lord, my King. In the name of Jesus do I pray, amen.

-kenneth lee