Fruitful Labor
If I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor.
Philippians 1:22
The apostle Paul considered that being alive in the physical world is synonymous with fruitful labor for Christ. His use of “labor” refers to his spiritual work for the Lord, which yields spiritual fruit. Spiritual fruit may be seen in people, deeds, and words—whatever is of eternal value. That kind of fruit comes from good hard work, which is the natural activity of the godly on earth.
Paul had a strong desire to bear fruit. He wanted the Philippians to be confident in Christ and strengthened for evangelism (Phil 1:26-27). He is reminiscent of the psalmist who said, “O God, You have taught me from my youth; and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come” (Ps 71:17-18). That elderly man wanted to live long enough to declare God’s strength and power to the next generation. May God grant you that same privilege.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 389). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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Philippians 1:22
The apostle Paul considered that being alive in the physical world is synonymous with fruitful labor for Christ. His use of “labor” refers to his spiritual work for the Lord, which yields spiritual fruit. Spiritual fruit may be seen in people, deeds, and words—whatever is of eternal value. That kind of fruit comes from good hard work, which is the natural activity of the godly on earth.
Paul had a strong desire to bear fruit. He wanted the Philippians to be confident in Christ and strengthened for evangelism (Phil 1:26-27). He is reminiscent of the psalmist who said, “O God, You have taught me from my youth; and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come” (Ps 71:17-18). That elderly man wanted to live long enough to declare God’s strength and power to the next generation. May God grant you that same privilege.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 389). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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