Devotionals for November 21, 2024
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READ
Philippians 2:28-30
28 So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you. 29 Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve. 30 For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.
28 So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you. 29 Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve. 30 For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.
REFLECT
Think about what the world honors today. People who are intelligent, beautiful, rich, and powerful are just a few that come to mind. Paul honored Epaphroditus for giving his life for the sake of Christ and for going where others couldn’t go. We have some amazing missionaries doing this today. Let’s honor them and pray for more of them.
APPLY
Q: How did Paul tell the church to welcome Epaphroditus?
Q: Are you actively praying for our missionaries today? How can you show them great joy and honor?
Q: We have been praying for countries that need more missionaries and churches planted. How can you continue this throughout the next week?
Q: Are you actively praying for our missionaries today? How can you show them great joy and honor?
Q: We have been praying for countries that need more missionaries and churches planted. How can you continue this throughout the next week?
SING
PRAY
"Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us."
Please bless our missionaries, Lord. Bring Your presence to those countries and places that need it. Create a desire in Your people God to go and make disciples of all nations. You Father are what matters in this world. Keep us all focused on You and Your will.
Please bless our missionaries, Lord. Bring Your presence to those countries and places that need it. Create a desire in Your people God to go and make disciples of all nations. You Father are what matters in this world. Keep us all focused on You and Your will.