October 1
Philippians 2:19-3:3
Are you an Epaphroditus or a Timothy? Are you someone that God sends out to make disciples and help others to grow and mature in their walk with God? If called to do so, would you know how do this?
Timothy’s leadership was marked by "genuine concern" for others, and he proved himself with a track record of service. We cannot lead people if we do not love them. If we do not care about them, then we are inevitably just using them for our own benefit. So, how can we lead others out of an overflow of love? Paul’s example was described in Acts and in each of his letters. He is willing to endure radical hardship for the sake of others. As he called churches to follow the servant model of Jesus, so he lived in this way. Further, Epaphroditus is called "my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger." He was diligent in service as seen in him being called Paul's coworker and a soldier. He recognized the spiritual battle and never backed down from his calling. There is nothing fun about being in the trenches as a soldier, but the outcome makes the suffering worth it. Epaphroditus did not live for his own comfort but rather to make disciples and bring God glory. All these men sought to be leaders at great risk to themselves. Epaphroditus nearly died "for the work of Christ." Leadership is costly, but a life not spent on behalf of others is a life not worth living.
Father God, me to be a disciple who makes disciples and live sent by you today. Amen.
How can your leadership better follow the examples of Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul?
Are you an Epaphroditus or a Timothy? Are you someone that God sends out to make disciples and help others to grow and mature in their walk with God? If called to do so, would you know how do this?
Timothy’s leadership was marked by "genuine concern" for others, and he proved himself with a track record of service. We cannot lead people if we do not love them. If we do not care about them, then we are inevitably just using them for our own benefit. So, how can we lead others out of an overflow of love? Paul’s example was described in Acts and in each of his letters. He is willing to endure radical hardship for the sake of others. As he called churches to follow the servant model of Jesus, so he lived in this way. Further, Epaphroditus is called "my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger." He was diligent in service as seen in him being called Paul's coworker and a soldier. He recognized the spiritual battle and never backed down from his calling. There is nothing fun about being in the trenches as a soldier, but the outcome makes the suffering worth it. Epaphroditus did not live for his own comfort but rather to make disciples and bring God glory. All these men sought to be leaders at great risk to themselves. Epaphroditus nearly died "for the work of Christ." Leadership is costly, but a life not spent on behalf of others is a life not worth living.
Father God, me to be a disciple who makes disciples and live sent by you today. Amen.
How can your leadership better follow the examples of Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul?
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