January 19

Who Is in Your Life?

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you (Philippians 1:3, KJV).

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Song: “Blest Be the Tie that Binds”

She sat in the corner with her Bible. I didn’t want to disturb her, yet I sensed the Spirit nudging me to her. Taking a deep breath, I approached and asked, “Are you a Christian?” She beamed at me, “Yes, I am!” From that moment on, Melinda was my only Christian friend at my job. Her face radiated God’s light. She read her Bible on her break time, and she always had a worship song on her lips. Melinda’s faith encouraged me.

Paul’s letter to Philippi overflows with his love for them. Because they genuinely cared for him and showed it through their actions, Paul held them in a special place in his heart. He expressed how thankful he was for them and how he loved interceding to God on their behalf.

A joy in the Christian life is having brothers and sisters in every part of the globe. We are not created to live alone. God desires us to thrive in deep, fulfilling fellowship with like-minded people. Who has God put in front of you? Are you praying for them to be filled with the knowledge of God? Are you worshipping together? Volunteer in your community. Start a Bible study group. Host a dinner. Allow God’s Spirit to connect you. In the body of Christ, joy, grace, and peace bind us together.

Lord Jesus, lead us today to those who need encouragement and prayer. Make us willing vessels, usable for Your glory today. In Your name, I pray, amen.