Scripture to Read: Colossians 4:7–9
As Christians, caring for one another is something we ought to do automatically because we are family. God used many individuals to minister to Paul while he was in prison, and God allowed Paul to share a little about them as he wrote this letter to the Christians in Colossae. God had Paul write this in Colossians 4:7–9, “As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.” The Christians in Colossae had been praying for Paul, and they wanted to know how he was doing. Paul was sending Tychicus to Colossae to deliver a report. Tychicus was not just some guy, for God had Paul describe Tychicus as “beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord.” When we consider our walk with our Lord, hopefully, people would describe us the same way. Tychicus was a close brother in Christ to Paul, and we need to be people like that to one another. We need to be a Tychicus that others can count on, knowing that we will fulfill whatever needs to be done. God also had Paul mention Onesimus, again, a faithful and beloved brother. These kinds of relationships are a must for all Christians.
Challenge & Application
Who do you have in your life who is like Tychicus and Onesimus, and how have they proved themselves faithful?
How have you proved yourself to be like Tychicus and Onesimus to other brothers and sisters in Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!