Grow Into Philippians 4:6!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
Philippians 4:6 is a popular Bible verse in the world. That’s based on a study of Internet searches of the most sought-after biblical references. The world’s single most popular verse—can you guess it?—is John 3:16, followed by Jeremiah 29:11. Not far behind is Philippians 4:6. No wonder! The whole world is in the grip of a giant panic attack, a mental pandemic that affects the human race like a virus.
Paul tells us in Philippians 4 to be “anxious for nothing.” We are not to worry about anything—not one thing!—but to be prayerful and thankful in everything. Is that possible? Not in our own resources, but as we grow in the grace of Jesus Christ, we increasingly learn to cast our cares on Him. We bring everything to Him in prayer, and that keeps us from being anxious about anything.
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The world is lost. Its governments, officials, and people are affected by many big questions; “What’s going on?”, “What is happening to our society?”, “What’s going to happen?”, “Why is this happening?”, “What can I do?”, “Who will do something about it?”, “When will it end?”, “How will I be affected?”, “Who should I listen to?”, “Why is there so much fear, hate, confusion, greed, boasting, jealousy, and anger?”, “Who can I trust?”, “Will people ever learn to get along?”, “Who can give me peace over my concerns?”
None of these questions can be answered apart from scripture. In the last days, you will see signs that lead up to the end of this world and the return of Jesus Christ. People will be lovers of self. Wars, rumors of wars, famine, sickness, earthquakes, and disregard for God’s Word and things of God all point to the Return of Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Lord of lords, Redeemer, Savior, Everlasting Son of God. Finding answers to a lost world outside of and apart from God is unwise, foolish, and ignorant.
A wise person will discern the signs of the times through God’s Word. A wise person will spend time in God’s Word, pray, and seek the Holy Spirit’s discernment. A wise person will trust in God’s Sovereignty. A wise person will keep their eyes to their heart and mind focused on Jesus Christ. A wise person will offer Hope to others. A wise person will shine the light of Jesus Christ to give hope to others.
