Gospel Reflections #530: The Spiritual Wealth given to us

Philippians 4:13 “I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me."

We tend to think that we are doing what we are capable of doing, but we should remember that God's grace, protection, and guidance are present in everything.

The phrase "all things are possible" does not mean "thanks to God we can do anything," but rather "we can do anything" in the sense that "we can cope with any circumstance.

For example, it is not "possible" to pray for the luxury car you want and own it, but "possible" to be satisfied with the used car you have because you don't have the money to buy it.

This is the spiritual wealth given to us.

Where we "rejoice in the Lord," we can have the peace of God that can never be shaken, no matter our circumstances.

We also know the secret of being content, whether we are poor or rich.

Nehemiah said, "Rejoicing in the Lord is your strength," and it is about not being overwhelmed, but having hope and peace in the midst of all circumstances.

God is the One who meets our needs.

It is not determined by what we do right or wrong.

Our hope is not in ourselves, but in our God.

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.