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Our Daily Bread - Monday, January 4, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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SITUATION EXCELLENT

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Philippians 1:3-14

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
-Philippians 1:12

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Genesis 10-12
Matthew 4

At the First Battle of the Marne during World War I, French lieutenant general Ferdinand Foch sent out this communique: "My center is giving way, my right is retreating. Situation excellent. I am attacking." His willingness to see hope in a tough situation eventually led to victory for his troops.
Sometimes in life's battles we can feel as if we are losing on every front. Family discord, business setbacks, financial woes, or a decline in health can put a pessimistic spin on the way we look at life. But the believer in Christ can always find a way to conclude: "Situation excellent."
Look at Paul. When he was thrown in prison for preaching the gospel, he had an unusually upbeat attitude. To the church at Philippi he wrote, "I want you to know, brethren, the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel" (Philippians 1:12).
Paul saw his prison situation as a new platform from which to evangelise the Roman palace guard. In addition, other Christians became emboldened by his situation to preach the gospel more fearlessly (vv.13-14).
God can use our trials to work good in spite of the pain they bring . That's just one more way He can be honoured. - Dennis Fisher
Comfort us, Lord, when life's trials assail - We fail and stumble so often. Renew us, and help us to grow so that others may also know Your goodness and comfort.

Trials can be God's road to triumph.

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