Becoming A Drink Offering For Others: Philippians 2:17-18
“17) But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18) You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.” Philippians 2:17-18
Paul poured his life out as a drink offering for the sake of others. He was willing to sacrifice his time, resources, gifts and talents that others might be reached, strengthened, built up and established in the faith.
His life was spent to defend and confirm the gospel message. (See Philippians 1:7) He was not selfish or self centered. Eventually he became a martyr for the sake of Christ and the gospel.
In one sense, it was like pouring good wine out of a cup and onto the ground. To some, serving the Lord looks like a waste. But to Paul, it was a gift of service to God.
So it is with everyone who gives their time, talents and resources to serve others. Paul gave so others could gain.
Many of his contemporaries gained the world, but Paul gained eternity both for himself and countless others. When you hold a Bible in your hands, you are holding the legacy of his sufferings. Nearly 1/3 of the New Testament is the result of Him pouring himself out as a drink offering for others.
The sacrifices you make for the cause of Christ and the Great Commission are not wasted. God uses them for His glory.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“17) But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18) You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.” Philippians 2:17-18
Paul poured his life out as a drink offering for the sake of others. He was willing to sacrifice his time, resources, gifts and talents that others might be reached, strengthened, built up and established in the faith.
His life was spent to defend and confirm the gospel message. (See Philippians 1:7) He was not selfish or self centered. Eventually he became a martyr for the sake of Christ and the gospel.
In one sense, it was like pouring good wine out of a cup and onto the ground. To some, serving the Lord looks like a waste. But to Paul, it was a gift of service to God.
So it is with everyone who gives their time, talents and resources to serve others. Paul gave so others could gain.
Many of his contemporaries gained the world, but Paul gained eternity both for himself and countless others. When you hold a Bible in your hands, you are holding the legacy of his sufferings. Nearly 1/3 of the New Testament is the result of Him pouring himself out as a drink offering for others.
The sacrifices you make for the cause of Christ and the Great Commission are not wasted. God uses them for His glory.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
