Filled Not Flavored

As the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Philippians he is caught up with joy as he thinks about them. Joy is a major theme that runs through this book, despite the backdrop of where it’s being written from and all Paul is facing. We get insight that godly joy transcends circumstances. Paul is fueled by his ultimate trust in the work and ongoing activity of God, so he prays for God’s continued progressive transforming work within His people then and now. Paul’s praying that every believer be overflowing with the love of Christ; that we be Jesus filled, not just Jesus flavored.