October 7, 2024
Do you know any Jesus followers who are clearly the real deal? You might identify them by observing their words and actions that point toward Jesus. Or perhaps they regularly make themselves available to be used by him. Paul holds up a man named Timothy as this kind of person.
If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News. I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here. And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.
Philippians 2:19-24
Think ahead to the tasks, places and people you’ll encounter today. What would it practically look like to prioritize the way of Jesus above all else in your day? Make a list of some ways you can prioritize Jesus ahead of all else today.
Take a moment to pray and offer your day to Jesus as an offering. Ask him to help you be less self-interested and more available to him.
Practice: Consider scheduling a meal with a good friend from church or someone who follows Jesus. Use that time to encourage each other and share about what God has been doing in your lives.