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THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (II)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Philippians 2:1-2

Romans 8:9-17

 

“…if any fellowship of the Spirit,

if any bowels and mercies.”

 

THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (II)
 
There are two further blessings that Paul highlighted in the second half of Philippians 2:1.
 
Since you have enjoyed communion with the Holy Spirit: At our conversion, every believer receives the gift of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This is the abiding presence of God with us, who is working and active in our lives. In Him, we have the “communion of the Holy Ghost” (2 Cor 13:14) to guide us through life. This is a precious assurance in this life, to know that we are never alone, but God the Holy Spirit is ever with us, guiding us through each step that we take. He helps us to understand spiritual things, assures us of our sonship through Christ, convicts us of  our sins, guides us into all truth, and draws us nigh unto God.
 
Since you have experienced compassion and mercy: “Bowels” (Phil 2:1) is regarded as the seat of one’s passion and affections. It is perhaps equivalent to how we understand our heart to be. Used in a phrase together with “mercies,” it describes the hearty tender compassion and care that one would have for another. This is what we have so abundantly received from God, that through His great lovingkindness and tender mercies, He has saved us and called us unto Himself. This is the compassion and mercy that we as God’s children ought to then show forth to the people around us: “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering” (Col 3:12).
 
Have you experienced such precious blessings of God in your life? Are you truly saved and enjoying the fruits of salvation in this present life? Indeed, we have been so blessed by God with blessings that we do not deserve! Would you not want to share this with others, with the people around you? Would this not cause you to want to live for Christ each day?
 
THOUGHT: “The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” (Ps 126:3)
PRAYER: Understanding the rich blessings that Thou hast bestowed upon us, help me to seek to give of my life as a living sacrifice for Thee.

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