All Your Needs Will be Provided

Philippians 4:14–23
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Paul says it was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time (v. 14). He continues by saying that my friends at Philippi remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia (v. 15). After I left there, they were the only church that became my partner by giving blessings and by receiving them in return. Even when I was in Thessalonica, they helped me more than once (v. 16). I am not trying to get something from them, but I want them to receive the blessings that come from giving (17).

Paul declares the he has paid back everything with interest. He states that he is completely satisfied with the gifts that Epaphroditus brought him (v. 18). They are like a sweet-smelling offering or like the right kind of sacrifice that pleases God. He prays that God will take care of all their needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus (v. 19)! He then asks God the Father to be praised forever and ever (v. 20).

Paul then gives his final greetings to all who are God’s people because of Christ Jesus (v. 21). He says, “the Lord’s followers here with me send you their greetings, especially those in the service of the Emperor” (v. 22). He then prays that our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless your life (v. 23)!

Application

When I am going through a hard situation it is easy for me to think that I am all alone and no one understands what I am going through. There may or may not be friends who understand my situation but I can always be sure that the Lord is always there for me. My concern needs to be for the needs of others and not dwelling on myself.