Misquoted - "ALL THINGS is the Secret" - Philippians 4:13 - Mike Maglish

LifeSpring Christian Church Sermons

Part of MisquotedContext is Key

May 28, 2023

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13

What we think: God will allow us to achieve all things

This passage is understood in context of losing

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. —Philippians 4:10-20

What we learn: ALL THINGS is aobut contentement not achievement

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:1316 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being —Ephesians 3:1632 O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord, Selah 33 to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice. 34 Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies. 35 Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! —Psalm 68:32-359 O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you, O God, are my fortress. —Psalm 59:916 But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. 17 O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love. —Psalm 59:16-1731 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. —Isaiah 40:3119 O

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Biblical strength is found in submitting to God

12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. —Philippians 4:12

What is the secret to contentment?

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13

How Contentment Is Learned:
Following God’s Mission (The Gospel)
Experiencing Hardship while on Mission
Harvesting the Holy Spirit
Trusting God
Relying on God
Knowing MY PART vs GOD’S PART
Ignoring the Jones’s
Focusing on what you’ve been given
Learning it’s not found in a Person, Place or Thing

Takeaway: God gives us strength to face all trials when on mission for Him.