Family Identity

Matthew 28; 1 Thessalonians 1-3 

“We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith...”

1 Thessalonians 3:2

Paul referred to Timothy as his brother and fellow worker. Yet he was also Timothy’s spiritual father in the faith. As Paul and Timothy labored together in spreading the gospel, their relationship grew and developed. Paul’s humility in honoring Timothy as his brother-in -Christ is rooted in their common Father in heaven. When we pray, “Our Father…” we, too, acknowledge that we are part of a global, eternal, and heavenly family. We, too, are fellow workers with many others around the world who are living and sharing the gospel, strengthening and encouraging the family of God in their faith.

Who are we in God’s family?

Are we clear in our kingdom identity, or are we being defined by this world?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for redeeming my life and inviting me into your family and kingdom, for your glory.”