A courageous man or woman is hard to find. Epaphroditus, according to Paul, was just such a person:
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]
Jesus said:
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.
John 15: 13 [NIV]
How courageous are you? When I read the verse above, I am reminded of acts of heroism by members of the armed forces or the emergency services. However, I am also dismayed by the increasing political correctness of the "health and safety police" whose rules are being used to prevent people from putting their lives on the line for other people. In this situation, I think it makes more sense to ask "What Would Jesus Do?" and never to let go of your God-given common sense.
Lord Jesus, thank you for the example of your life on earth. Help me to be courageous in my daily walk, in showing your love to other people and interceding for those who are in need. Amen.
Memory Verse: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 [NIV]
Dave MacLellan
(based on Saddleback Church resource material)
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