Rejoice in the Lord

This week in our Philippians series, we discussed how real joy is found not in our achievements, status, or past—but in a relationship with Christ. Mark shared personal stories and walked us through Philippians 3, where Paul reflects on his own journey of moving away from self-confidence toward faith in Jesus. We explored the themes of pressing on, letting go of old identities and successes, and placing our hope in the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Along the way, we saw examples in Timothy and Epaphroditus of lives transformed by humility and selfless love.Through Paul’s testimony, we were encouraged to “press on” in our faith—forgetting what’s behind and living free in God’s love. Whether you’re wrestling with your accomplishments or failures, this message reminds us that true freedom and joy come not from what we do, but from who we know. Take some time this week to reflect on where your confidence lies, and consider what it means to press into Christ’s upward calling.