Year Book of Daily Devotions — October 27

“I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11”

Contentment depends upon the person—not upon his circumstances.

One is content, living in the poorest way—with bare necessaries and no luxuries, working hard and enduring many trials.

Another is discontented in a palace—with all the comforts, delicacies, and ease that money can provide.

The difference is in the hearts of the two people.

The former has in himself—all the resources of contentment, and is not affected by changes in his circumstances. The latter depends entirely upon his circumstances for his contentment, and therefore is affected by every vicissitude.

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in poverty." Philippians 4:12