Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
Summary: Paul reflects on his impending death and how to use his remaining time effectively.
Paul’s dilemma is an interesting one.
On the one hand, “to die is Christ.” Paul knows that to be released from the body of flesh means that he can be fully present with the Jesus he first met on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-9).
Continue reading “Philippians 1:21 – Paul’s Dilemma”
… and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
Summary: Paul continues his admonition to obey our earthly bosses with detailed instructions as to how we should serve them.
In our last meditation, we looked at what it means to be a servant. Essentially, the modern-day equivalent is having a job.
If we look at Paul’s text that way, it is easy to see that his words still have value.
Continue reading “Colossians 3:22b – Serving Jesus”