From the Pulpit...

Paul trusted he would be delivered to minister longer, but if not, that Jesus Christ would be honored in him anyway. Like Paul, we can have a sense that as long as God is not ready to call us heavenward, we ought to have this mindset: to live is Christ, to minister for fruit, and to help other people grow in grace and joy in their faith. But when time comes to die, we can look forward to a far better situation. And like the Philippian Christians, we can strive to make progress and growth in our faith and to continue in joy.