CHRIST OUR LIFESinging in the dark? Yes, Paul and Silas were heard
singingin the prison in the city of Philippi. It was midnight.
Theirbacks were bruised and bleeding, their feet were held fastin the
stocks, and yet they found joy in suffering for thesake of Christ. He
was their life, their all, and He had neverlet them down. That same life
and joy are available to allof God's children, whatever their
circumstances.Some years later, Paul was again in prison but this timein
Rome. He wrote a letter to the Christians at Philippi toencourage them.
It can encourage you too. In CHRIST OURLIFE, each verse of Paul's letter
is considered, explainedand applied to our everyday lives. There are
words ofthankfulness and prayerfulness, as well as instructionand
correction. Paul wants us to be more like Christ.Throughout the letter,
his joy in the Lord overflows. Suchjoy is infectious. Read on!