I Can Do All Things

Series: Coffee Cup Christianity

I Can Do All Things

August 06, 2023 | David McQueen

Passage: Philippians 4:4-13

Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." is a widely known and quoted verse, one that you might find printed on a coffee cup. But not understanding this verse in the full context of how it was written can lead to unrealistic expectations and potential crises of faith. David McQueen shares a personal experience, where he believed this verse would lead his team to victory but ended up facing failure, causing doubts about God's trustworthiness. David emphasizes the importance of understanding the immediate context of the verse and using the entirety of Scripture for accurate interpretation. He highlights the Apostle Paul's situation when writing this verse from prison, indicating that it's not a promise of guaranteed success or comfort, but rather a call to find contentment and strength in Christ regardless of circumstances. Be encouraged to find peace and strength in Christ, trusting that His grace is sufficient for whatever challenges lie ahead.

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Coffee Cup Christianity

"I Can Do All Things"

Text: Philippians 4:4-13 (p. 981)

When we pull a few words out of the   in which they were made, we have a high, high likelihood of actually misunderstanding those words and making them say something they never said.

  • Principle #1 of Biblical understanding: Understand the immediate   of the verse.
  • Principle #2 of Biblical understanding: Use the   of Scripture to understand accurately a particular Scripture.

The promise of Philippians 4:13 isn't a     where if I declare I am doing something in Christ's strength that God now must make sure I succeed or am comfortable or whatever I want.

God offers enough   for each day. Make sure you get it.

  for ancient Israel was enough for that day and that day only.

Jesus referenced this when he taught us to pray, Give us this day our     (Matthew 6:11)

Each day I need God's   for that day, His strength to do what He has called me to do that day. (2 Cor. 12:9)

And Paul told us how He gets the   the strength of God for each day. (Phil. 4:4-9)

  •   in the Lord TODAY.
  • Be   and loving to people TODAY.
  • Be   TODAY.
  • Present your   to God in prayer TODAY.
  •   on what is pure, lovely, noble and praiseworthy TODAY.

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