My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus

 Philippians 4:10-23

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Verses 10-20 The apostle's appreciation of the church's gifts. From the very first they have supported him, with a generosity that extends to all in need. At real cost, they have given themselves and all they possess. No wonder Paul loves these Christians: a group of faithful, loyal, thoughtful, generous, outgoing men and women.

Why?

Paul has learned to be content whatever the circumstances, so am I should be content whatever the circumstances. Because I can do all this through Him who gives me strength like Paul. No only the gospel but also my life every day.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. I am not doing things by my wisdom or strength, but through Jesus Chris, for I am in Him and He is my strength, and way and my life.

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腓利比書是喜樂的書信表達保羅與這個教會的關係密切，勉勵他們，他們之間有深厚的情誼。牧者最在乎的除了神的榮耀外，是教會與他有相同的看見，與入同行、同受患難。一同受苦、一同歡樂的工作。因此保羅心中大大喜樂！有人了解你，贊同你，並且支持你，這是最受安慰的，奉獻多少反而不重要。一般朋友、同事間也是如此。保羅在乎的是教會是否有結出生命的果子、福音的果子。

與宣教士有同樣的心，同樣的負擔！

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How?

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever!