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what Paul said

This week we are going to take an extra look at Paul’s letter to the church at Phillipi.  So much to be shared.  So much to learn from this letter.  So much that we are only going to look a few verses, at least a few each day. Let’s dive in.  This is good… Philippians 4:1,4-5  NLT   Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work… 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Oh this is good.  Hear Paul and his heart.  He says, “stay true to the Lord.”  That can go several ways.  But let’s take it as an encouragement to greater and stronger days.  It could be a correction and scourging, yet I see this as a word about their commitment to follow Jesus.  Stay at it.  Don’t stop now. Paul goes o...