How to be Content in All Circumstances

Be Content Whatever the Circumstances by Jon Walker 

 

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 (NIV) 

The Bible teaches we can have contentment “whatever the circumstances”, when we stay close to Jesus (Philippians 4:11 NIV). 

The contentment we find in Jesus is greater than anything the world has to offer. Contentment with Jesus is a treasure beyond imagination. We need not be troubled or afraid when we look for our contentment in Jesus (John 14:27; 1 Timothy 6:6). 

Contentment comes as we listen to the Holy Spirit, learning that “the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17 NIV). 

We know these things to be true because Jesus told us. He wanted us to know so that we would be content in his peace (John 16:33). 

Jon Walker is the author of In Visible Fellowship: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer's Classic Work ‘Life Together’ and managing editor of Rick Warren’s Daily Devotionals. © 2011 Jon Walker. Used by permission. 

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