PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH PHILIPPIANS 4:13 PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH Paul’s trials Philip. 4:10-13 Acts 9:19-25 II Cor. 11:23-12:10 (also II Cor. 6:4-10)

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PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH PHILIPPIANS 4:13

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH Paul’s trials Philip. 4:10-13 Acts 9:19-25 II Cor. 11:23-12:10 (also II Cor. 6:4-10)

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH God’s purpose will be accomplished Paul’s mission – preach (Acts 9:15-16) God’s unstoppable plan (Dan. 4:35; Job 42:2) Our purpose – work (Eph. 2:10; 4:16) Jesus’ purpose – sacrifice (Luke 9:22) Benefit of trials Stronger faith (I Peter 1:6-7; James 1:2-4) Eternal life (James 1:12; Rev. 2:10) To die is gain (Philip. 2:19-24) Keep on working (Acts 4:41-42; 8:4)

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good” Romans 8:18-39 “If God is for us, who can be against us?”

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH Relying on God Trust Hardships teach us to rely (II Cor. 1:8-11) Asa (II Chron. 14:9-15; 16:1-9) We’re never alone (II Tim. 4:14-18) God is the greatest ally (II Chron. 32:7-8) God is on our side (Psa. 118:5-9; Heb. 13:5-6) Prayer Trust in the power (James 5:16) Relief from stress (I Peter 5:6-7) Pray for strength (Eph. 3:14-21)

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation” Isaiah 12:2

PAUL’S SOURCE OF STRENGTH PHILIPPIANS 4:13