Concerned Living
Reflecting Christ's Life
Has anyone ever told you that you remind them of someone? What did they mean by that? Did it have to do with how you look, some mannerism, a belief, idea or way of thinking? Did it have to do with how you relate to others?
In this section of the letter to Philippians, one of the things we see reflected there is the significance of the relationships the Philippians had with each other, and with Paul. There is something about what was going on in that community that reflected Jesus, and that Paul encourages them to continue to embrace. Take a few moments to reflect on this section in the letter, and see what you notice about the kind of community it reflects.
That's what Pastor Issac invites us to explore this morning. If you would like to listen to the sermon again, you can access our sermon library here. Or, if you would like to see the live stream version of the entire service, please click here.
Philippians 2
NIV
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.