Philippians 2 is all about encouragement! Starting with Paul encouraging us to have the same attitude of Christ Jesus. “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead he gave up his divine privileges, he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Then he encourages us to shine brightly for Christ. “Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

Paul was writing to the Philippians from prison probably in Rome and was troubled that he was not able to come himself. But he cared so much for the believers there that he wanted to make sure they were ok. So he sent Epaphroditus to them knowing that Epaphroditus who had loved them and had been ill would encourage them and eleviate their concerns about him. “So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him , and then I will not be so worried about you.”

Be encouraged that Jesus loves us. He gave his life for us so we would have eternal life with him in heaven. If that is not encouraging, I don’t know what is!

Be Blessed!