Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this” (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3).
We are a part of the communion of saints, the fellowship, those who are in the Lord. We are called to live in and through our Savior Jesus Christ, doing what He gives us to do. It is teamwork and we are to work together. You are a part of the team. What is it the Lord would have you do? Live into the life to which you have been called through grace and know that in Him is all life and true liberty.
There are those, Lord, who have come as a part of a larger team and served so that I would hear the Gospel. Lead me, O Lord, to not be cynical in this age of cynicism, but a willing participant in Your call of grace on my life. Help me to live in the fellowship where You have placed me. Teach me to do what You would have me do. Through all things, guide me in this grace to serve Your church.
Lord Jesus, You banded together Your disciples and then sent them two by two into a hostile world. Help me to see that I am never alone but guided by You and those whom You send in Your name. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth so that I may now and always be guided by You in the way You would have me go. Teach me to be faithful and to faithfully share the Gospel with others. Amen.
