The Secret

Joyride

By Dean Fulks, November 24, 2024


God is the of joy



Joy is this abiding that your eternity is even when your today is



Philippians 4:10 – 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.



Philippians 4:11 – Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.



is the consistent of the Christian life



Philippians 4:12a – I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound…



Philippians 4:12b – In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret…



Contentment is a



Philippians 4:12c – …I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.



” and “ ” help us learn



Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)



Philippians 4:16-18 – Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 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.



is the most valuable



Philippians 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.