In Philippians 3, Paul writes like an accountant, an athlete, and an alien. As an accountant, he communicates that his religious “profits” are actually losses compared to knowing Jesus. As an athlete, his example shows a man straining toward the finish line, pressing on toward the prize. As an alien and stranger in the world, Paul encourages the church to remember their status as “citizens of heaven.” As we read through Paul’s story, we are encouraged to make it our own.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.