Philippians 2 Great Hope

The central hope of believers is really Jesus in absolute charge of the universe. However His pattern of charge and control does not work like the way the world controls. He gives himself and those who are His must also give themselves.

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]