Philippians 1:1

Menjadi pengikut Kristus bukanlah sekadar mengantongi "tiket keselamatan" dan hidup selalu terasa nyaman dan lancar. Ada harga yang dibayar untuk menjadi pengikut-Nya yang sejati, yaitu menyangkal diri dan memikul salib. Melalui renungan ini, kita mau belajar dari teladan Yesus selama hidup di dunia. Yesus adalah sosok yang rendah hati, penuh kasih, dan penuh kuasa. Tetapi Dia juga adalah sosok yang mengalami penderitaan selama hidup-Nya. Melalui Dia, kita dikuatkan untuk menghadapi penderitaan di dunia, karena Dia telah menang atas segalanya.

The letter Paul wrote to the church in Philippi has traveled across generations to nourish and challenge our hearts and minds today. This five-day devotional gives you a taste of the book of Philippians, many centuries from when God authored it through Paul. May God fill you with wonder and expectation as you read this letter of joy! Because these are not just Paul’s words to an ancient church—these are God’s words to you.

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This plan examines Paul's letter of hope and encouragement for the times of persecution and distress he and the Philippians faced.