My God saw worth and value in me at my worst moments–and he has called me to be an agent of reconciliation and healing in the world–to point imperfect, messed-up, valuable people back to the savior.
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Scripture
Philippians 4:2-3
“I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.”
Observation
I don’t know what the argument was about, but the clash between these two women must have been pretty epic for Paul to immortalize it this way in scripture. He confronted the issue that needed to be addressed, but also went a step further–he reminded his ‘true companion’ of the worth and value of these women, and asked him to assist them in seeking a place of reconciliation.
Instead of merely highlighting their problem, Paul reminded the church of the incredible worth and value of these imperfect women.
Application
People are imperfect. If we weren’t, we wouldn’t need a savior! When imperfections arise, problems become public, and issues are aired…it’s easy to focus merely on the problem that needs to be fixed while forgetting the person who needs to be helped. My God saw worth and value in me at my worst moments–and he has called me to be an agent of reconciliation and healing in the world–to point imperfect, messed-up, valuable people back to the savior.
Prayer
God, thank you for seeing worth and value in me! Help me to value others the way that you do: Not to ignore things that cannot be ignored, but instead to be willing to walk with them through the middle of the mess toward you.
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