"Paul's Letter to the Philippians — A Thank You Note Never to be Forgotten”

At the very beginning of Paul’s letter to the Philippians believers, he writes precious words of introduction, words of thanksgiving that will characterize the entire letter.  He finishes the letter with a corresponding section of thanksgiving.  The opening statement after the salutation is in verse 3: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” and reaches a spiritual height that is astounding in verse 6: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”  With that introduction, the apostle is well-founded in his transitional statement in verse 7: “ye all are partakers of my grace”.  That sets the stage for the rest of the letter.  Finally, in chapter 4 he concludes in a similar vein in verse 19: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”.  May God be praised indeed for his super-abundant grace.  This is truly a “A Thank You Note Never to be Forgotten”.  Amen.