Filipenses 2:6-8

When Jesus died on the cross, His blood ran from the pillars of wood to the very depths of our spirits. We were finally reunified with God, who speaks to us through a universal language that directly translates to our situation — no matter who we are, no matter where we came from, and no matter what walls divide us. He bled out so all could come in!

Incwadi ka-Esteri iveza ukungabi namandla kwabantu bakaNkulunkulu okuzisindisa ekuqothulweni ngokohlanga. Efaka ukuphila kwakhe engozini, u-Esteri uzihlanganisa nabantu bakubo, ezimbandakanya ebasiza phambi kwenkosi. Lolu hlelo lokufunda lwezinsuku ezintathu lusivezela indaba ka-Esteri yesibindi nothando futhi ifanekisela kanjani indaba yothando lukaJesu: Siwumfanekiso naye, wasifela, wasisindisa lapho singakwazi ukuzivikela thina.

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.

Stress is real, but it doesn’t have to run your life. Through Christ, we can reframe it, refocus it, and redefine it. If you’re struggling with stress, check out this 5-day Bible Plan to learn how to find freedom and peace.