by Kathleen S. Evenhouse
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Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle

We have the privilege of suffering for him. Humanly speaking, suffering of any kind doesn’t sound like a privilege. But Paul wasn’t speaking in human terms, but in terms of a human being filled with the Holy Spirit. We trust, we believe, we struggle, we suffer–we are in the midst of it. And we are blessed while we are suffering.
 

Philippians 1:29-30 (New Living Translation)

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.

Here’s how it works: Read the verses and pray about them.  Is there a word or phrase the jumps out at you? Is there a picture that comes to mind? Do the verses remind you of something in your life? Draw a picture or write the words and let the Holy Spirit guide your thoughts.
Why study the Bible this way? If you take it into your mind and heart enough to translate it into a picture or word, it becomes part of you. If you add a sentence or two of explanation, you then engage another part of your brain which cements God’s words even firmer into your heart and mind.
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2 thoughts on “Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle”

  1. Hi  ,

    (Philippians 1:29 ) states :’For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake.’

    The verse is propounded nicely
    in this article.

    This is a brief explanation about :
    The other reasons :why does God allow  suffering.

    1) To test the person.
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    (Revelation 2:10 ) states   :’ Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested.’

    The example is of Job: who said, “God knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. ‘( Job 23 : 10 )

    2) So that we should follow Christ’ s steps & the life of Jesus may be manifested in our bodies.
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    These are 2 verses_:

    !) (1 Peter 2:  21) :’ For even here unto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us,leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.’

    !!) (2 Corinthians 4:8, 10 )states  :
    ‘We are afflicted in every way,
    so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.’

    3) By God’s will.
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    These are 2 verses_:

    !) (1 Peter 3 : 17) states  : ‘For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.’

    !!) (Genesis 3:16 ) says  :’To the woman God said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children .”

    4) So that we may ceased from sin.
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    (1 Peter 4:1 ) states :’ Since there fore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.’

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