For the first two days of each week, we will meditate on a chapter of Philippians by observing the passage. Today, read Philippians 1. What initially stands out to you about this passage? Read the chapter again. As you read it the second time, answer the five W questions and how — the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the text. You can use our downloadable chart to write out your answers.
During this observation of Philippians 1, we pray that you will meditate on its truths throughout the day. Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” May we meditate on God’s Word day and night.
Verse 29 stood out to me: For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. I put that verse as the Why. I believe Paul wanted believers to know that his suffering was for a purpose in Christ and that their suffering would also be for a purpose in Christ. Be encouraged!