Daily Devotion, July 24, 2021

 

Devotion:

Read Philippians 4:15-23.

Before we start into Paul’s letter to the Philippians tomorrow, today we look at how it ends. He gives thanks to them for how they have shared with him in his ministry. There was a time when he was in need and they came through with some assistance for him. You tend to remember things like that and he certainly did.

Who are those people in your life who came through for you in a time of need? Reflect on them and what they did for you. I remember being in college at Carson-Newman in Jefferson City and serving a church in Morristown as their youth and music director. My car needed a new set of tires and I did not have the money for it at the time. My uncle paid for that new set of tires and had them put on my car. I don’t know that he ever considered himself to be in ministry, but in that act, he was. That meant so much to me at that time and it still does.

As you are thinking about and giving thanks for those people who have assisted you, make a commitment to watch and listen for opportunities that may come your way to assist someone else as they serve our Lord. You never know what a difference you will make for them as they continue their journey. May it be a source of joy for you, both in what you have received and what you will have opportunities to give.

Personal Worship Option:

Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for both what you have received and opportunities you have had (and will have) to give to assist others.