Bible reading: Philipians 4:13

1. Many people often could not do anything because they simply always say that they cannot do them.
   1. If we say that we can’t do something, then we already give it up before we even try it.
   2. If we never try, then we would never be successful.
2. Paul was someone who was very successful.
   1. He was more successful than the other apostles.
   2. Although Paul was not one of the twelve disciples that were specially called.
3. Even though Paul experienced many difficulties and obstacles in his life.
   1. Paul experienced many struggles in his life and his servanthood (2 Corinthians 11:23-30).
   2. In fact Paul was described as someone who was not physically appealing. Most probably he had a small body, half bald, bent legs, eyes that almost met each other, bent nose like a parrot, and blurred eyes (Galatians 6:11).
   3. Every living man would experience a lot of struggles and problems, whether they are financial struggles, family, health, security, spiritual, etc.
   4. Even we – as the children of God would also experience many struggles, but God has promised to us to free us from all those (Psalms 34:20).
   5. God did not promise us that we would not experience struggles, but God promises us help and victory in each struggle.

1. The Lord has a purpose for each one of us.
   1. The Lord describes all of us as the Body of Christ and each one of us is a member of the Body of Christ v5.
   2. Each one of us is placed in a special place for a special purpose which is different (v4,  1 Cor 12:18).
      1. The Lord always has a purpose for each of HIS creation.
         1. The fish are created with the purpose of filling the life in the water.
         2. The birds are created with the purpose to fill the life in the air.
         3. Sheep, rabbit, lion are created to fill the life on earth.