But you know of [Timothy’s] proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father.
– Philippians 2:22
The book of Philippians begins with this introduction:
Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 1:1
Timothy served with Paul not only as a child with a father but also as a fellow bond-servant of Christ Jesus. This service was an important part of their relationship. They both took the stand of absolute surrender to the Lord.
Adapted from Philippians: “That I May Gain Christ,”
by Titus Chu, page 161.
Tomorrow: “Serving Like a Child with a Father in the Gospel” (13)