In a world full of distractions and counterfeit confidence, Paul reminds us where true joy is found—and how easily it can be stolen if we're not careful. In Philippians 3:1–11, he calls believers to rejoice in the Lord and warns against placing our confidence in anything apart from Christ. This week, we’re talking about how to guard your joy by rooting your identity in Jesus, not your achievements, status, or performance. Joy doesn’t come from what we do—it comes from knowing who He is. As Paul says, everything else is loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. How do we protect that kind of joy? What must we let go of to hold tight to what truly matters? Join us as we explore what it means to live with guarded joy—a joy the world can’t give and the world can’t take away.
Thanks for joining us this week as we continue our summer journey through Philippians!
In Philippians 3:1–11, Paul urges believers to rejoice in the Lord—but not without a strong warning: be on guard. Our joy is easily threatened when we place our confidence in status, accomplishments, or spiritual performance. Paul reminds us that lasting joy can only be found in Christ, not in what we’ve done but in knowing Him deeply.
This week, we're reminded that joy must be guarded. Not by striving harder, but by letting go of false security and holding tightly to Jesus. When we count everything else as loss and make knowing Christ our greatest gain, our joy becomes secure—unchangeable even in life’s hardest seasons.
Scripture Reading
Philippians 3:1–11 — Take time this week to read or re-read this passage and reflect on how God might be calling you to guard your joy by rooting your life in Him.
Reflect & Respond
– Have I placed my faith fully in the finished work of Jesus Christ alone?
– Have I released my grip on my own good deeds as the basis for being right with God?
– Am I actively committing my life to knowing Jesus more deeply as my Lord?
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