Letter of Recomendation

Philippians 2:20-22
For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

Paul is giving a recommendation or reference letter to the church of Philippi about a young man of the Gospel called Timothy. Look closely at what Paul says about him...

"I have no man who is likeminded (shares the same goal and doctrine)"

"This man will naturally care for your state (because of Christ that dwells within, it will seem natural for him to be concerned about you and your family)"

"For all seek their own, not things which are Jesus Christ's (everyone is selfish and have their own agenda, but not Timothy)"

"as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the Gospel (I will vouch for him, a man of God)"

Did Timothy have such a great recommendation from Paul because he did everything Paul asked? Did Paul only love him because he did everything for Paul? No! It says it right there in the scriptures. Timothy didn't seek his own things, nor did he seek the things of Paul. Timothy sought after the things of Jesus Christ. His goal was to please Jesus. To serve, honor and worship Jesus Christ. To share the Gospel of Jesus.

Look at what happens when you aim to serve Jesus and look after the things which are Jesus Christ's. You become a servant in ministry with others. You join yourself to the mission of the church, pastor, deacons, membership and most importantly the ministry of the Gospel. You become likeminded or one with the body of Christ. You naturally care for the state of others and not just your own things. You become burdened for those in the body and those that are not a part of the body of Christ. You seek the agenda of God.

If you had to ask for references, what do you think they would say of you? What would your letter of recommendation say about your service for Jesus?