Nice Job!

"Nice job!" 

-Anonymous

Don't those words usually give you an indescribable boost of courage, energy and purpose? Especially when your name is after them?

Those words come as a result of Doing the Right Things. (DRTs)

How do you know what the right things are?

As a Christian, the right things are found in an awesome book called the Bible.

The story of Paul and Timothy is an incredible story that I've been meditating on recently. 

It shows how by having a strong case of DRTs, you can earn special honor.
The story illustrates that Timothy does the right things, and as a result Paul gives him special honor.

Background:
Paul tells the Philippians that he trusts in Jesus to send this young guy named Tim to see them.
Why?
-So Paul will be of good comfort, when he hears about them.
-Because he doesn't know of anyone besides Tim who is as likeminded as him.
-Tim is the one who will best care for the Philippians.

But the coolest thing about it is that Tim actually earned that respect from Mr. Paul.

It's amazing to see how Paul gives a Christian endorsement of Timothy to all the Philippians, basically saying:
"Tim is the man. He can lead you all."
"This guy has a track record that we can trust."
"His history, of serving with me, not just any serving,
but serving with me in the gospel, is proof of that."
"You know how I know? He humbled himself, we worked together, and learned from my example."

"But ye know the proof of him, 

that, as a son with the father, 

he hath served with me in the gospel."

Paul's letter to the Philippians, speaking about Timotheus

(Phil 2:22)

What an honor to be mentioned by Paul, essentially as his "main man" !

Question:
Wouldn't it be a WAY greater honor to be praised like that by God?
As he looks at you and says:
"Hey [Insert your name here],
Nice job!
I have no one like that is serving in the gospel like you. Keep up the good work! Well done, my good and faithful servant."

"Nice job, [you]!"

Sorry for the late post, (Out of state travel is my reason)
God bless you all this week,
Your brother in Christ,
Landon