PrayerBits for Saturday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Saturday

Scripture lesson: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Focused on earthly things

Time to reflect: “shame” in vs 19 is actually “disgraceful behavior” and often has sexual connotations. The picture in verse 19 is of people who are completely self-indulgent and self-centered. Being focused on Godly things helps us to rise above our human instincts – we do not have to be only animals.

Moving through the day: Think about negative human instincts that some humans overcome. Think about such that you have overcome and what you need to work at overcoming.

Philippians 3:17-4:1

17 Brothers and sisters,* join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 19Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. 20But our citizenship* is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21He will transform the body of our humiliation* so that it may be conformed to the body of his glory,* by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. 41Therefore, my brothers and sisters,* whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.