Today we talk about taking risk and receiving mercy. I'll be sharing from Philippians 2 verse 27. In this verse Paul is referring to, and commending Epaphroditus, who risked it all. He did this when delivering funds and goods to Paul while he was in jail. And in this he is writing to Epaphroditus's home church.

Philippians 2:27
'And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.'

Here, Paul states that God's "mercy" came in the form of healing. This mercy was not just for the man who was sick, but also for Paul. Thery had become close friends. Paul saw this recovery as a personal mercy for himself, from God. Paul would have grieved the same way any of us would grieve for a close friend or even a family member. So God’s mercy was granted for both men because they were willing to take risk.

We often live in our bubbles, in the comfort of our homes, behind our computers and keyboards, declaring what should be done, but not always doing. It is as important to act as it is to plan. And any time you take action, there is some level of risk.

Thank you for joining me in faith!
Mike Phillips
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