Philippians 2:19 | Pastor Jerry A. Burns
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. — Philippians 2:19
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Paul now turns to the continuation of their growth. He was not naïve-he knew they would need help to continue running well.
He desired to send Timothy so he could know their state-their spiritual condition. Paul had a burden for this church, just as he did for the Thessalonians. A pastor’s heart is deeply concerned about the spiritual condition of God’s people.
Timothy and Epaphroditus would help strengthen and report on the church.
It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had sorrowed for him when he was sick. It
seems, his illness was caused by the work of God. The apostle urges them to love him the more on that account. It is doubly pleasant to have our mercies restored by God, after great danger of their removal; and this should make them more valued. What is given in answer to prayer, should be received with great thankfulness and joy.