Poured Out

Poured Out

Philippians 2:16-18

Paul looked forward to the day of Christ and on that day he wanted to see and to know that his work was fruitful. 

This was something he could only be assured of if the Philippians continued to walk with the Lord.

 Paul mentions that like the practice among Jews in their sacrifices, the drink offering, which accompanied another sacrifice. Numbers 15:4-5 and 28:7.

He considers himself being poured out indicated the possibility that his execution may be inevitable.

Paul looked forward to what might be his possible martyrdom and expected the Philippians to be glad and rejoice with him.

He asks the Philippians to see his death as something that would bring glory to God.

Paul’s life was going to be a sacrifice for Jesus Christ, either in life or in death. 

This was a source of gladness and joy for Paul and wants the Philippians to adopt the same attitude.

 This joy is based not on circumstances (quite the opposite, really), but based on the fact of a life totally committed to Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 12:2, says, when we fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. 

For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

What was the joy that was set before him? 

His life would accomplish, and knowing he would be reunited with his father, he endured the cross.

He poured out his blood as a drink offering upon our faith and is now seated victoriously on the throne on high.

Likewise, let us pour out our life for the sake of the gospel for others to know God.

Let us Pray:

Lord Jesus, you have poured out your life for me. Help me to endure whatever you have in store for me, knowing that your purpose is to display your very life to me, and thereby to those around me. In Jesus Name. Amen