A Thousand Points of Light (Philippians 2:12-18)

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Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)

¹² Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³ for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

¹⁴ Do all things without grumbling or disputing, ¹⁵ that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, ¹⁶ holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. ¹⁷ Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. ¹⁸ Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

Work out your salvation
… for God is at work in you

Four marks  of God’s salvation-working presence

1. Conspicuous Absence of Grumbling and Questioning
2. Contrasting Presence in a Crooked and Twisted World
3. Continuous Dependence on the Word of Life
4. Contentment and Delight in Christ in Spite of Sacrificial Circumstances