Read Philippians 2:12–18
Even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the
sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and
rejoice with all of you.
Philippians 2:17
The world’s philosophy is that joy comes from aggression: Fight
everybody to get what you want, and you will get it and be happy.
The example of Jesus is proof enough that the world’s philosophy is
wrong. He never used a sword or any other weapon; yet He won the
greatest battle in history—the battle against sin and death and hell.
He defeated hatred by manifesting love; He overcame lies with truth.
Because He surrendered, He was victorious!
There is a twofold joy that comes to those who possess and practice the submissive mind: a joy hereafter and a joy here and now.
In the day of Christ, God is going to reward those who have been
faithful to Him.
But we do not have to wait for the return of Christ to start experiencing the joy of the submissive mind. That joy is a present reality,
and it comes through sacrifice and service.
Something to Ponder
What are some of the here-and-now joys you experience on a regular
basis? How can you increase this level of joy?