reminds them that genuine joy comes from right relationships. In effect, he is saying, “Looking for joy? Then rejoice in the Lord. That is, be filled with praise and gratitude for what we have, for what God has done for us in Christ. That will free you to let go of self-preoccupation and attend to the needs of others.” This is precisely what he says in the introduction to the Christ hymn in 2:1–4. And his remedy for anxiety is eminently practical: in effect, “The Lord is near. Acknowledge his nearness