Fear This?
What scares you?
For me, losing someone I love is something I fear.
So when Paul tells this to the Philippians, I cringe:
“Don’t be frightened in anything by your opponents.”
Face It Down
Death feels like an opponent to me. Not my own death, but death of my loved ones.
Yet as believers in Christ, we can trust that even our fiercest opponents, if not already defeated, will one day be destroyed.
When we can face down our fears, even as we’re shaking, it is a sign of victory, of faith, of salvation.
Memorize This Week
And not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
Philippians 1:28
We Are Overcomers
As we memorize Philippians 1:28 this week, let’s remember that we don’t have to flinch in the presence of our adversaries.
We have the advantage. We have hope. We have confidence.
Because we have Christ.
Christ overcome all. And He will overcome all for us, too.
I love that 1 Cor. 15 calls death the last enemy to be destroyed. It helps me to know that it’s ok to consider it an enemy, even while knowing that in Christ, death is swallowed up in victory. I love your graphic!
Yes, it’s one of those both now and later things. We know we have victory over death, but it still hurts for now. But it won’t forever, praise God. Thanks, Barbara.