Spirit of Jesus Christ

I woke up singing this song this morning.  It's "One Thing Remains" by Jesus Culture.

For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. - Philippians 1:19-20

What is the "this" in your life?  Can you confidently say as Paul did, "For I KNOW that "this" WILL turn out for my deliverance"?  If you cannot say it, why not?  Everyone has a "this" in their life.  Is "this" more than your Lord?  Is "this" above the one and only living God?  Take some time and gain some perspective about your God.

How was Paul confident that he'd be delivered?  From the prayers of other Christians.  In order for these other Christians to pray for him, they had to know his needs, his problems.  Why don't more people pray for us?  It's because we don't share our hearts with anyone.  We put on a mask and hope the world don't see us for what we are.  We need to learn to share our problems with others so they can pray for us.  We also need to be in the habit of praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ since this is a part of their deliverance.  

How else was Paul confident he'd be delivered?  By the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. ... Take a minute and let that sink into your thoughts. ... "The supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ."  There are two aspects to this.  The first is that it is the Spirit of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit has many names recorded in the Bible, but this one describes Him as that of Jesus Christ.  Do you ever find yourself wanting to know Jesus?  Get close to the Spirit then, for that is the essence of Jesus.  The Spirit of the One who died and was resurrected will walk with you, hold you, comfort you, strengthen you, encourage you, and never leave you.  The second aspect is the supply.  It is a never ending supply.  This provision will always be enough, in fact, it is always more than we need or can contain.

Whatever your "this" is, you can be assured that if you'll allow others to pray for you and you will open your heart to the Spirit of Jesus Christ, it will turn out for your deliverance.  Be hopeful that through the experience until it is over, that Christ is magnified by your words, your witness, your actions, and all of your life.