25-27 But for right now, I’m dispatching Epaphroditus, my good friend and companion in my work. You sent him to help me out; now I’m sending him to help you out. He has been wanting in the worst way to get back with you. Especially since recovering from the illness you heard about, he’s been wanting to get back and reassure you that he is just fine. He nearly died, as you know, but God had mercy on him. And not only on him—he had mercy on me, too. His death would have been one huge grief piled on top of all the others. (Philippians 2:25-27)
“You sent him to help me out; now I’m sending him to help you out.” Isn’t this a beautiful picture? How could you offer help? I believe you first need to identify the needs of the person who needs help. If you do not know his/her struggles or challenges, it would be hard for you to offer appropriate help. How do you know what people are facing? Relationship is the key. You need to have a trustable relationship with people. Otherwise, it would be hard for them to share their struggles with you. Everyone can be a helper and be involved in different people’s walk of lives, regardless of your skills, abilities, social and economic status. You may become weak in the future but that should not hinder your decision in offering help today. You have no control of tomorrow, but every decision you make today contribute to your tomorrow. Do not wait and take action when you are able.
“You sent him to help me out; now I’m sending him to help you out.”
