After our pastor preached on Philippians 2:12-13, I realized I have prayed this scripture without even knowing it. How encouraging it is to know that God gives us “the desire and the power to do what pleases him”!
Notice the disciples don’t ask how a rich person can be saved. They ask how anyone can be saved. Salvation without God is impossible— not only for the rich, but for all people (Matthew 19:23-26).
Acts 17:11: Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. …
Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Hearts and minds. These two words stood out while…