Thought for the Week. God is at Work. ( Philippians 2:13 )

Welcome to February dear reader,

We always crave change in a new year. This is why on January 1 we
start diets, exercise programs, and new hobbies. Of course, a month
later we're usually back to our old habits. Maybe that's because we
crave too big a change and do not have enough power and will to make
the changes.

I wonder how many Jesus-followers have made commitments to change and
grow spiritually but are experiencing frustration because they don't
have the will and power to carry out those steps. Paul addresses this
issue in his letter to the Philippians. As he encouraged them to work
out their salvation with fear and trembling ( 2:12), Paul said they
would not be on their own. God himself would energize them to grow and
carry out His tasks. The first area affected would be their desire to
change and grow. He was also working to give them the power to make
the actual changes (vs. 13 ).

God has not left us alone in our struggles to attain spiritual
growth. He helps us want to obey Him, and then He gives us the power
to do what He wants. Ask Him to help you want to do His will. M.W.,
O.D.B.

Sincerely,

Dr. David W. Pinkerton, Pastor