Being Content

Focus Verse of the Week

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.  (Philippians 4:12-13

I can do all things through Him who strengthened me. Sweet and precious experience! not only because it gives me ability to meet all circumstances, which is of great price, but because the Lord is known, the constant, faithful, mighty friend of the heart.

It is not 'I can do all things,' but "I can do all through him who strengtheneth me." It is a strength which continually flows from a relationship with Christ, a connection with Him maintained in the heart. 

Christ had always been faithful to me, had brought me through so many difficulties and through so many seasons of prosperity, that I had learnt to trust in Him, and not in circumstances. And Christ was the same ever.

Christ gives us the strength to be content in any and every circumstance. This isn't carte blanche power to conquer every problem the world throws our way, but a gentle promise of God's sustaining presence no matter those problems.