Faith Is Interpretation

Key Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

• Step 1: Focus on the response inside you more than the events outside you.
• Step 2: Look to Jesus for the meaning of the moment.
• Step 3: Choose to be as positive as Paul!

Interpret life through the light of Christ — be as positive as Paul!

“Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.” Philippians 1:18b-26

When we interpret life in light of Christ, we will be as positive as Paul!

“For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
WE can be as positive as Paul.