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Book of Philippians – Day 6

Joy … like the stars in heaven

Bible text(s)

Philippians 2

Shining as Lights in the World

12So then, dear friends, as you always obeyed me when I was with you, it is even more important that you obey me now while I am away from you. Keep on working with fear and trembling to complete your salvation, 13because God is always at work in you to make you willing and able to obey his own purpose.

14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky, 16as you offer them the message of life. If you do so, I shall have reason to be proud of you on the Day of Christ, because it will show that all my effort and work have not been wasted.

17Perhaps my life's blood is to be poured out like an offering on the sacrifice that your faith offers to God. If that is so, I am glad and share my joy with you all. 18In the same way, you too must be glad and share your joy with me.

Philippians 2:12-18GNBOpen in Bible reader

• Which verse or word would you like to reflect about more?
• How can you, in the area where you live/your neighbourhood, “shine like a star lighting up the sky”? What adjustments will you have to make?

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