-October 6, 2021-
Good morning, happy Wednesday,
“But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.”
(Ephesians 6:21-22).
Paul loved the saints in Ephesians so very much. He spent three and a half years there preaching the gospel, establishing a church, and teaching the Word to them. In writing this epistle, he longed to let them know how he was doing. He needed to send one of the faithful servants, in this case Tychicus, to bring the news. Paul describes him as, “a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord.”
Often Paul sent Timothy to represent him, but Timothy was the pastor of the church there. Paul found Tychicus to be trustworthy in this assignment. In fact, Paul also sent him on a similar mission to the church at Colosse. It says in Colossians 4:7, “Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me,”
It is a great responsibility to represent Paul and do the work of the Lord. One must be faithful. Can you be counted on by the church leadership to serve in some capacity? Jesus said, “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much” (Luke 16:10). There is no job too small, no task too insignificant, or no mission too unimportant for the servant of the Lord.
Whatever we do, like Tychicus, should be with all our heart as unto the Lord not unto men. The Lord sees not only what we do but also our attitude and motivation, and one day He will reward us. Tychicus was perfectly willing to serve behind the scenes. He didn’t seek the limelight but shined the spotlight on our Savior.
Let us be loyal, faithful servants who can be trusted with whatever He gives us to do. Making a call, sending a text or email, encouraging someone who is down, or comforting those who are grieving, are things we can all do.
Have a blessed day doing the little things or the big things for Jesus. Stay safe and healthy.
In His grace,
Dean
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