Joy Together

It’s not uncommon to find people who begin to pursue Christ with unbridled enthusiasm only to see them falter when life gets hard. Paul had a deep desire to know Jesus more and more. That’s why he pressed on to win the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

So many factors conspire against our living in a way that pleases God. We can unwittingly embrace a conspiracy of confidence in our lives—trusting our accomplishments to validate our worth. This kind of confidence can move us away from the sufficiency of Jesus and ultimately contribute to a wasted life.

Christian growth is complex but simple. God does His part, we do ours. And part of that process involves how we treat each other. Our attitude toward each other often speaks louder than our words—especially before a watching world. And no matter our circumstances, we have reasons to rejoice!