THE PROPHECY OF A LIFESTYLE - One Bread, One Body, 10/31/2008

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Friday, October 31, 2008

Philippians 1:1-11, Psalm 111, Luke 14:1-6
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THE PROPHECY OF A LIFESTYLE

"My prayer is that your love may more and more abound, both in
understanding and wealth of experience, so that with a clear conscience
and blameless conduct you may learn to value the things that really
matter, up to the very day of Christ." —Philippians 1:9-10

Paul prayed that the Philippians would "learn to value the things that
really matter." He wanted their relationship with Christ to shine a light
on their priorities, surpass them in importance, and cause them to
reappraise all as loss (Phil 3:7-8). Once the Philippians had forfeited
everything because of their love for Jesus and accounted all else dung,
Christ would truly be their Wealth (Phil 3:8). Therefore, they would have
learned to value the things that really matter by valuing the One Who
really matters, Jesus Christ.

Do your priorities seem insane to those "set upon the things of this
world"? (Phil 3:19) Are others surprised or even threatened by the changes
in your life? Are you worth persecuting? (see 2 Tm 3:12) Has your
relationship with Christ had a dramatic effect on your lifestyle? Does
your life make sense only to those who know Jesus personally? Are you
crucified to the world? (Gal 6:14) Do you find that the world hates you?
(Jn 15:18) Is your lifestyle in the same Spirit as that of the early
Church after Pentecost? Unless Jesus is Lord of our lifestyle, He's not
Lord of our lives.

Prayer: Father, may my lifestyle be a clear prophecy of Your presence,
love, and truth.

Promise: "He took the man, healed him, and sent him on his way." —Lk 14:4

Praise: Cathy, a secretary to a vice-president, exudes a joyful trust in
the Lord that inspires many in the company to come to her for prayer and
encouragement.

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