Philippians 4:10-13

Personal Note:
Much to praise God for - the webpage is launched. There were a few glitches, but I believe they've been taken care of. Check it out   http://www.woodschapelonline.org   All the credit goes to God - He's made it obvious to all that that is true. Two months ago I knew absolutely nothing about webpages, but it was something I always wanted to do - just not w/ a deadline. When I needed my wrist for typing, I badly sprained/broke it six weeks ago, and had to type one handed for a few weeks. See what I'm saying...it was impossible for me!! God did it all! Then even one of those weeks, we went to Chicago for Moody's Founder's Week. I brought my computer, but didn't do anything for the web during that week - just got fed on God's Word. God did a miracle folks - a real honest to goodness miracle. I'm just getting it now as I'm typing this. I've been so consumed w/ the project that I didn't see the "big picture" until now. I'd sure like to believe that God is not finished w/ us or Woods Chapel. I'm seeing some exciting things on the horizon, so keep looking up!!
Overview:
Paul is acknowledging the Philippian church's concern for him. Then he makes it clear he is/was never in true "need." He's learned to be content in whatever circumstance God places him. The secret to facing life's ups and downs - the highs and lows is that it's not about Paul, it's all about God doing the work through him. It is God that gives the strength to endure through it all.
Application:
Here we go again! God just keeps pouring it on and overflowing me with Him! This passage couldn't have been more perfect for today. I had written my "personal note" before I began my QT. Then, I'm reading Paul's testimony of God's faithfulness and limitless strength in his life - that's me too, Paul! Now if I could just get the part about "I have learned..." - past tense. How many times does God have to do a miracle before I "learn" that I can depend on Him?! But I'm getting it today, Lord!
"Through it all, through it all...I've learned to trust in Jesus. I've learned to trust in God. Through it all, through it all...I've learned to depend upon His Word."