Lord's Day Devotion - Genuine Concern

 

"I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare" (Philippians 2:20 NIV)

Not everyone we speak with earns our genuine concern for their difficulties in life.  This especially if they've brought the problems upon themselves.  It is our human nature that thinks like this.  However, it indeed cheers the heart to see that Timothy is commended for his genuine concern for the Philippians  predicament.  They were genuine trials and troubles.

As follow brothers and sisters-in-Christ, look for those who have problems.  Observe how you may be of help.  Let's extend the help from the heart and attitude of humility and looking out for the interests of others over and above our own.  More importantly, these are the interests of Jesus Christ Himself who took it upon Himself to be obedient and humble to God's interests.

As we gather together this Lord's Day around the Lord's Table let's remember all of this as we partake of the broken bread and drink from the cup of wine and pass them one to another.

HeavenlyFather, indeed it cheers our hearts to know of Your love and care over us.  Your genuine concern for us brought us Jesus who was obedient to Your intersts and desires, even unto being pooured out as a sacrifcie and offereing on our behalf.  he did so without complaingn or arguing.  We call Him 'blessed".  We thand You in Jesus' name.

                                                  ~ERC  September 2023~

Based on Philippians 2:19-21 NIV.

Sing, Once Again, along with Matt Redman.