Good Morning,
Our Scripture reading today is Philippians 4:1, "Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved."
This verse of Scripture is connected with the last verse of chapter three. The word, "therefore", is what points us back one verse. Philippians 3:21, "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." As we meditate on the resurrection, we are strengthened to "stand fast in the Lord". We are only able to keep from falling back because we are in the Lord. The Lord is our daily strength. He keeps us standing fast!
Your friend,
Pastor