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<v SPEAKER_00>Good morning, Dan Stevens here with your daily walk.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Philippians 1, 3 through 11 was our text last Sunday, and I've got a few insights to share with you on this passage.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In verses 4 and 5, Paul speaks of his joy when he prays for the Philippians because of their partnership in the gospel.

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<v SPEAKER_00>How it must have encouraged Paul that he was not alone in the spread of the gospel.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He knew he could count on a congregation.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You might call it a joint venture.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In other words, these were people that Paul could count on for financial and prayer support.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And more than that, they actually sent a member of the church to care for Paul's needs.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Epaphroditus was his name.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And we'll hear more about him later in this series.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Isn't it wonderful though that throughout church history there have always been congregations who have partnered with missionaries and missionary sending organizations for the sake of the gospel?

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<v SPEAKER_00>In fact, every time you hear about people in our church going on short-term or long-term mission trips, you could know our congregation is partnering with them.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Going on to verse 6, Paul writes that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

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<v SPEAKER_00>This tells me that the work of sanctification that God does for us isn't just a one-time event, but ongoing from the time we put our faith in Christ until his second coming.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God is not finished with me yet is a phrase that comes to mind.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In other words, we have a lifetime of spiritual growth to look forward to.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Finally, in verse 9, Paul prays that the Philippian congregation's love would abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment.

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<v SPEAKER_00>What a good word for all of us today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Sometimes we might get a little proud of our spiritual knowledge, but we always need discernment on how and when to share that knowledge and must always do so in love.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Well, that's all I've got for today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I hope it's been an encouragement to you.