Devotionals for November 20, 2024
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READ
Philippians 2:25-27
Paul Commends Epaphroditus
25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.
Paul Commends Epaphroditus
25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.
REFLECT
Look at how Paul describes Epaphroditus to the church. True brother, co-worker, fellow soldier, and messenger are just a few adjectives listed above. How do others in the church describe you? Notice how badly Epaphroditus wants to be with his church family. The members were all knitted together and loved, cared for, and built each other up. Now that’s something I want to be a part of!
APPLY
Q: What made Epaphroditus special in Paul’s eyes?
Q: How is God using you to expand His kingdom? Are you connected to the church family?
Q: How can you thank those in the church that are playing an active role in spreading God’s word to our communities?
Q: How is God using you to expand His kingdom? Are you connected to the church family?
Q: How can you thank those in the church that are playing an active role in spreading God’s word to our communities?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
Father, You always know what we need. Thank you for the church. Thank you for Trinity New Life Church. Thank you for our leaders and for those willing to learn to become leaders. Help us all knit ourselves together for Your glory and honor. We praise You, God!
Father, You always know what we need. Thank you for the church. Thank you for Trinity New Life Church. Thank you for our leaders and for those willing to learn to become leaders. Help us all knit ourselves together for Your glory and honor. We praise You, God!