Serving Together in Jesus 基督里同心服事
Dexu Xia
You sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Philippians 4:16
Rescue workers cooperated to help three men stranded on an island in Micronesia. Teamwork was necessary because a widespread health crisis required them to limit their exposure to each other. The pilot who first spotted the castaways radioed a nearby Australian Navy ship. The ship sent two helicopters which provided food, water, and medical care. Later, the US Coast Guard arrived to check on the men and deliver a radio. Finally, a Micronesian patrol boat taxied them to their destination.
We can accomplish a lot when we work together. The Philippian believers pooled their efforts to support the apostle Paul. Lydia and her family welcomed him into their home (Acts 16:13-15). Clement and even Euodia and Syntyche (who didn’t get along) all worked directly with the apostle to spread the good news (Philippians 4:2-3). Later, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome, the church gathered essentials for a care package and delivered it via Epaphroditus (vv. 14-18). Perhaps most importantly, the Philippians prayed for him throughout his ministry (1:19).
The examples of believers serving together in this ancient church can inspire us today. Cooperating with fellow believers to pray and serve others as God leads and empowers us accomplishes much more than we could ever do on our own. It has been said, “Individually, we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt
When have you served well with other believers in Jesus? What’s the basis for the spiritual bond you share with them?
Dear God, please show me how to join with others who are serving You.
你们也一次两次地打发人供给我的需用。—腓立比书4章16节
在密克罗尼西亚某个小岛上，救难人员通力合作，救出了三名被困在岛上的男子。当时正值新冠疫情期间，人们被迫减少接触，因此需要不同的团队互相合作。最先发现受困者的飞行员用无线电通知附近的一艘澳洲海军舰艇。这艘军舰派出两架直升机，为受困者提供食物、水和医疗服务。随后，美国海岸警卫队抵达，查看受困者的情况，并送来一台无线电设备。最后，一艘密克罗尼西亚巡逻艇将他们送往目的地。
当我们共同合作时，就能完成许多事。腓立比教会的信徒齐心协力支持使徒保罗。吕底亚和她的家人邀请保罗去住在他们家（使徒行传16章13-15节）。革利免，还有关系不和的友阿爹和循都基都曾与保罗一同做工，传扬福音（腓立比书4章2-3节）。后来，当保罗在罗马被监禁时，教会收集一些生活必需品，并透过以巴弗提送去给他（14-18节）。或许最重要的是，在保罗服事期间，腓立比众信徒一直为他祷告（1章19节）。
腓立比教会众信徒同心服事的榜样，如今依然可以激励我们。当上帝带领并赋予我们力量，与其他信徒一起祈祷和服事，将会比我们自己所能做的还要多。有人说过﹕“我们单独存在时，只是一滴水；聚在一起时，却是一片汪洋大海。” 作者： 史珍妮
你何时曾与其他基督徒一起合作，有美好的服事？
你与他们有什么共同的信仰基础？
亲爱的上帝，请让我明白，如何与那些服事祢的人，一起同心服事。