Destroyer of strongholds.

Jesus teaches us to observe all that He has commanded us and reassures us by saying, I am with you always, until the end of the age. These words remind us that teaching and growing in the knowledge of God’s Word are processes that never end. The constant search for understanding and the desire to improve lead us to dig into the reasons why we do not always act as we should. God's Word always has an answer for every difficulty we encounter, and sometimes the solution is simpler than we think.

However, sometimes, when we encounter obstacles or difficulties, we can lose enthusiasm for the good things we are doing. Going back or giving up will not give us the perseverance we need to serve the Lord with all our heart. The first thing to do when we feel discouraged is to pray, asking God to help us overcome difficulties and renew our passion for what we do for Him.

Paul prays for the Philippians so that we may be filled with the fruits of righteousness that are obtained through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Being righteous is not always easy, but with the help of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, we can live it. The righteousness that God asks of us is not something we can obtain with our own strength, but is a fruit that comes from the relationship with Christ and from His intervention in our lives.

Finally, Paul exhorts us to clothe ourselves with feelings of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, qualities that are essential to living as true disciples of Christ. It is not easy, but with His help we can grow every day, persevering and bearing fruits of righteousness that praise God.