"and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Saviour attractive." Titus 2:10

People see the work we do and how we do it. They then form opinions about your character and the type of employee you are. Trust can be easily lost but hard to be regained.

Let our lives preach what we believe and who we belong to - our Saviour God.

"Do everything without complaining or arguing" Philippians 2:14

I find myself most prone to complaining and arguing when I'm tired or frustrated a situation hasn't gone my way. Or even when I don't immediately react this way, I find myself later complaining to those around me. I'm learning to share and surrender these moments to God, knowing that he sees it all and will bring justice.

Even in my weakest moments,
God calls me to be careful and holy with my speech and demeanor.

"for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." Philippians 2:13

There are things that I want to do. And there are things that God wants to do in me. Do these two marry together? Remember his purposes are good, they are good for us.

Surrender myself to God
so I am not blindly doing things of my own accord.

"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed - not only in my presence but now much more in my absence - continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling," Philippians 2:12

It is a blessing to have leaders and mentors walking with us. However, they cannot attain salvation for us, nor can we diligently follow Christ when they are around. After all, it is our individual journey with God that counts.

In reverence, keep fighting to live in accordance with what salvation brings.

"and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:11

What is the first word or phrase that rolls off your tongue? Is it gossip, complaints, or words of encouragement? We are called to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. So make it known verbally to those around you that he is your Saviour.

Let this generation declare Jesus in this world,
praising and confessing that he is our Lord Jesus Christ!

"that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth," Philippians 2:10

What is my first response when I see, hear, or think about the name of Jesus? Bowing indicates respect, it acknowledges someone is greater than yourself. A sign of worship of which Jesus is certainly worthy and deserving. 

How often do I bow at the name of Jesus?
Or have I ever?

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name," Philippians 2:9

We focus on the immediate implications. Jesus is no longer with us in person, our long-awaited king is no more. There is hope in suffering. God exalted Jesus to his rightful place: undefeated, eternal King!

See beyond the present and see the hope through God's eyes.
Praise him for his faithfulness.