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Philippians 1

Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Love these verses!

What an expression of faith, here!

These verses express the sentiment with which we should approach every prayer we make, and every prayer made for us by others.

Yes! We will rejoice!

How can we be sure of that?

God has promised deliverance to those who love Him.  He says when we come to him believing (expecting and hoping) that we will not be put to shame.  In other words, Christ in us is our hope!  And that’s a sure thing!

The final words of this passage sum it up well…because whether we live or die in this earthly body, Christ is exalted. 

This type of faith only comes through walking with God and becoming acquainted with his ways, so that we completely, undeniably trust that he hears every prayer we make and that the answer he gives will bring joy and exaltation of His  name.

That kind of answer is the only answer that satisfies and doesn’t leave us begging or asking for more.