May 11
An Overcoming Testimony
Philippians 1:27

Paul is encouraging the Philippians to stand firm in the faith so that their testimony is one that is worthy of the gospel.  So that whether he comes to see them or not, they still have this testimony.  Although it’s a blessing for us to receive from those ministers who have a strong anointing on their lives, we need to stand strong even when they’re not around.  We need to daily live our lives according to the Word of God.  It’s a blessing for us to receive from other people’s ministry and it can be very uplifting and encouraging but we can receive strength from the Word of God and the Spirit of God ourselves.  We can receive directly from the Lord ourselves enough to overcome in our lives whether anyone is there to encourage us or not.

He said he desired to hear that they are standing firm, united in spirit and purpose, striving side by side and contending with a single mind for the faith of the gospel.  As we each receive from the Lord we can live this way together.

I will stand strong in my faith.  I will receive strength daily from the Word of God and from the Spirit of God.  I can receive from the Lord directly the strength I need to overcome and have a good testimony.  Other ministries are a blessing but I don’t need to be dependent on them to overcome.