So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
Philippians 2:29-30 NIV
People have different things to do in the church...and some are in relative safety doing the sending and supporting, and some are in the front line, sometimes putting their lives at risk, often their health, and almost certainly their financial security.
And Paul recognises this and encourages the Philippians to look after Epaf.
For us, we need to look after our pastors and friends who are in the forefront of the battle.
Pay them.
Look out for them
Pray for them
Honour them
Welcome them home
Here Paul is encouraging others to encourage others...building an encouraging community :)
There may be times when we're at the front, and times when we're supporting, but we can all be encouragers...
#belikePaul
#encourageoneanother