Philippians 3:10-11

I think back to when I was a child experiencing a hurt or heartache, and there were a few things that were so comforting that it instantly provided relief. I knew when my mom would kiss my wound or my dad would pick me up that everything was going to be okay. And then we age, life grows harder, and the pain cuts deeper. But I want to encourage you not to lose sight the confident assurance that remains in the one thing that can bring us comfort no matter what storm we are facing. The Apostle Paul encouraged his readers by reminding them of the hope we have in Christ because of His resurrection. We will experience suffering in this life, but our hope in Christ is not just wishful thinking--it's a guaranteed comfort that He has proven through His resurrection and that He's promised to us.

PASSAGE: Philippians 3:10-11 - "10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead."

PAUSE: While in jail for sharing Christ, Paul encouraged the church in Philippi to truly know Christ in the midst of their suffering. Because of the resurrection, we not only have hope, but we have a hope that we can depend upon. 

PRAYER: Father, thank you for the resurrection. Release the power of the resurrection of Christ in my life. I want to know You better. Turn these stormy seasons into a pathway to grow in my faith!