Philippians 4:4-9
Kairete Masters!
Kairete (χαίρετε) is from the Greek
root word Kairo (χαίρω) and is in the
imperative mood; that is, it’s a
command to the entire readership
of Paul’s letter, including us.
Overcoming the temptation to FRET and
WORRY about things, being anxious and
concerned before being TRUSTING and
THANKFUL, is a skill that we are
supposed to practice and develop in
PARTNERSHIP with Jesus. It is not an
instant download from heaven but a
disciplined PROCESS.
These skills are best LEARNED
intentionally and with others- we can’t
just COMMIT to being better without
coaching or sharing the JOY of progress
and growth with others who also long
to see the fullness of CHRIST’S life
realized in us.
One of the most beneficial things we can
do is spend time with people who have
the skills and maturity we don’t. We
learn what’s possible when we see
others live beyond our own capacitieschances are they weren’t BORN THAT
WAY, but learned and developed
maturity and health because someone
else TAUGHT THEM.
No person you know is perfect. We are
all IMMATURE in one way or another.
Not one of us has EVERYTHING
figured out. We aren’t here to IMPRESS
anyone, but to encourage the FAITH
and LOVE of God in EVERYONE.
Paul’s specific commentary on what
we should let our minds dwell on
gives us clear INSTRUCTION for
creating room for the Holy Spirit to
work in our lives. The more we
CROWD HIM OUT with stuff that
encourages sin, the more we
undermine the LIFE OF CHRIST He
wants to grow in us!