These verses may be tough read when this is released—that is, depending on how you candidate faired. This verse is part of Paul’s closing of his letter. He says twice to rejoice, and more specifically to rejoice in the Lord. This is universal—as a Christian, no matter where you are in life, rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice when you are up. Rejoice when you are down. You are saved! And, there is nothing that can get in-between that.

Once you can do that, then you can let your “reasonableness” be known. This is something we are called to do—be examples of Christian living, be the salt and light in the world that keeps it in balance. That reasonableness today is the golden rule. Go treat someone well.

Philippians 4.4-5

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What are we to rejoice in?

+ What times are we to rejoice?

+ What are we to make know to others?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can you, today, “rejoice in the Lord”?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Who can you, today, treat well that really needs it?