The Believer in Troubling Times - Philippians 4:4-9

The walk of the follower of Jesus is completely different than the one of the surrounding world. It is not self-centered life concerning primarily on “me.” The believer’s life is not free of difficulties. In fact, it has difficulties directly related to it. Serving Christ and proclaiming His message can put us in harm’s way and could possibly cause us to suffer for Him. Conforming to a life of humility disturbs the life of “me.” Our confidence is not one based on “me.” Our model is Christ. Our goal is Christ and to know Him. All of this is in the middle of troubling times and a battle from without and from within. God provides a clear perspective to live and walk in such times.