And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is LORD. Philippians 2:11.
Philippi, in northern Greece, was a Roman colony on a major East/West trade route. The city was becoming occupied by Italian settlers that were extremely loyal to Rome and had a certain entitlement as citizens of the conquering empire. There was much to be divided about, politics, culture, gender. Paul, a prisoner, writes to bring all believers into one mind, the mind of Christ.
The entire chapter 2 is great encouragement and inspiration. If we are going to share the mind of Christ, then we must find and accept His perspective on what’s important and what’s not. Proclaiming the name of Jesus is important, winning arguments is not. Arguing is an art form, a great diversion, entertainment, a habit, but a terrible excuse for communication.
Paul reminds and assures that there will come a day when every tongue will acknowledge that Jesus is LORD. I wish it were everyday and it is frustrating because it is not, but every man was woven together with free choice. No matter what choice is being lived out, there will be a reckoning and they will know Truth.
Do not be divided, resentful or vengeful over choices that aren’t yours to make. Proclaim the glory of salvation, bask in the joy of redemption, pray for the lost, for on the day of the LORD, God will be God and He’ll take care of it.
Have a Marvelous Weekend,
Gretchen