Gracepoint Devotions

Submitted by Susan I. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 4:1-9 In this passage, Apostle Paul addresses joy (v. 4) and peace (vv. 7, 9), and exhorts the Philippians to do some things in order to experience this kind of joy and peace that transcends circumstances. Why is it important to pray “with thanksgiving,” especially when [...]

Submitted by John L. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 3:1-11 ·       In contrast to these legalists (“those who mutilate the flesh”), Apostle Paul gives a picture of the true Christian – those “who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh” (v. 3).  In what [...]

Submitted by Timothy R. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:19-24 Reflect on the description of Timothy. I find each of the phrases that Apostle Paul uses to describe Timothy to be so challenging and inspiring: “I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.”:  Timothy’s concern for others was without [...]

Submitted by Naomi L. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:12-18 Notice the balance between what God has done in Christ for me, and what I am to do.  What can I do to “work out” the salvation that God has “work[ed] in” me? I can work out the salvation that God has worked in me [...]

Submitted by Alice R. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:5-11 Reflect on this passage in light of Christmas, and the incarnation of Jesus.  What did Jesus come to do? Jesus, the very Son of God, the mighty Creator of the universe, refused to grasp on to His right as the Son of God.  Instead, this [...]

Submitted by Jackie W. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Philippians 2:1-4 How do the blessings of being in Christ (listed in v. 1) lead me to experience having “the same mind” and “same love, being in full accord” with other believers?  The blessings of being in Christ listed in v 1 include encouragement, comfort from love, [...]