Philippians 1:19-26

A devotional commentary of Philippians 1:19-26.

Devotional Commentary of Philippians 1:19-26

Philippians 1:19-26

The Power and Potency of a Changed Life (Philippians 1:19-26)

Sometimes, I believe we underestimate the power and potency of a changed life. In 1979, Leslie Stodel became a Christian and modelled her faith in such a way that it influenced her atheistic husband Lee to begin his own search for God. Within two years, he became a Christian. However, the story did not finish there.

The change in his life also influenced their 5-year-old daughter Alison, who said, “Mommy, I want God to do for me what He’s done for Daddy.” In short, a changed life has tremendous power and potency. The old adage, “Don’t tell me; show me” stands true, even today. In that sense, our greatest witness for Christ may not be the things we say, but more so the things we do. Let’s not underestimate the power and potency of a changed life.

This passage draws three pictures of Paul’s changed life and his influence for the kingdom of God.

These pictures are:

Christ being magnified in his body (1:19-20)
Christ being magnified in his life (1:21)
Christ being magnified in his ministry (1:22-26)

Paul's life and ministry truly magnified Christ. Our greatest witness for Christ may not always be the things we say, but more so the things we do. The Power and Potency of a Changed Life!