by Diane
Ward
The
success of an individual and of a team has much to with intangible qualities.
The key I believe is how people see themselves, (humility) how they feel about
what they do, (passion) how they work together, (unity) and how they make
others better, (servanthood.)
Imprisoned in Rome Paul writes to encourage his first established church
in Philippi. Paul rejoiced over its progress. The church had taken its share of
suffering and was in some danger of division. Paul was dispatching young Timothy
his faithful companion and Epaphroditus, the Philippians hometown representative,
known for his kindness and humility. He became ill while in Rome and almost died. After his
recovery, Epaphroditus was the one who brought Paul’s letter back to his home church.
He and Timothy were fellow soldiers enduring all hardness of discipline and
suffering. Serving does not exclude us from suffering.
Daily we witness the sacrifice, courage and suffering of those on the
battle front of world-wide pandemic. For most of us, our value in the Kingdom
will spring from community, from prayer and servanthood. We do this by being supernaturally
yoked to Jesus, making ourselves His servants, imitating Him as we allow Him to
change and direct us.
“Keep watch dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night.
Give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick Lord Christ; give
rest to the weary, bless the dying, sooth the suffering, pity the afflicted,
shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake.” (The Common Book of Prayer)
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