Notes from the Pastor
Many of you have heard about the apostle Paul. Paul wrote most of the letters of
the New Testament, all of which are important to understand better about our
relationship with Jesus, who we are in Christ, how our Christian life should be
and much more. Paul was a man that Jesus used largely founded not only churches,
but preaching the gospel to other churches already established and they
understood what God wanted each of them.
The Bible mentions several assistants
of Paul in his ministry, and the most prominent of these is Timothy. We
recognize Timothy as a man of God who helped the proclamation of the gospel
among the Gentiles, his support and collaboration with Paul made the difference
in his mission.
However there is another assistant of
Paul that almost nobody talks about him called, Tychicus. This helper, this
disciple was used, among other things, as a messenger of the letters of Paul to
the Ephesians and Colossians.
Ephesians 6:21-22
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Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you
everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
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am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and
that he may encourage you.”
Colossians 4:7-8
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Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful
minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
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am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our
circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.”
The truth is that the work that led Tychicus in the Lord's work could say it's
very modest, very simply, to be a messenger of letters. But the truth is that at
that time, being a Christian was dangerous, and then risk being associated with
Paul or someone who is preaching about Jesus could cost him his life.
What Tychicus did, perhaps for many do not have much value or significance in
comparison to what Paul did, but the truth is that without Tychicus’ help we
could not know the letter to the Ephesians and the Colossians.
Tychicus’ example tells us that there is no single work that we perform in the
Lord's work, there isn’t small or simple job helping to bring the gospel to
others. God allowed Tychicus’ name remained on his word for us to recognize that
whatever we do to bring the love of Christ to others, never will be too little
or belittled.
What do you believe you are doing for the kingdom of God today? If you think you
are not doing much, or very little, then start doing something more, small steps
of faith, gladly, without fear, for example you can invite someone to church,
you can identify a person(s) you know that need comfort or prayer and let the
pastor know about them, you may start a Bible Study at your house, you can make
a phone call to tell someone you are praying for them, you may send some comfort
cards, you may visit someone at the hospital in the name of our church.
God invites you to feel part of God’s army. Participates in his work inside and outside the church. There are always opportunities and open doors, do not leave it for tomorrow, there's always someone who needs Jesus Christ. Do not tire of doing good.
Happy Friendship and Love’s month. With Love. Pastor Hugo