Philippians 4:16

“for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need”

“For even in Thessalonica”: Even before Paul left the province of Macedonia, the young, newly established congregation in Philippi had helped him twice. “For when Paul, upon having founded the church in Philippi, left there, he went immediately to Thessalonica,. city only. short distance away, to carry on his mission (Acts 17:1). Even there, and so soon after their own beginning as. church, the Philippians began their pattern of giving by sending help to relieve the pressure of his needs” (Hawthorne p. 205). The Thessalonian letters indicate that Paul still had to work to support himself (1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8). This infers that these gifts may not have completely eliminated his need, yet we can rarely eliminate fully the needs of any Christian. God expects us to do what we can. Even if our personal contribution cannot fix the problem, it is still worthwhile and needed. What. great example of unselfishness and considering others more important than oneself (Philippians 2:3-5)! The Church at Philippi continued to support from time to time the Apostle Paul even though he was not preaching for them. Other people needed to hear the message he had. The Philippians had appreciated so much what Paul had brought to them what they wanted others to have the chance to enjoy the same salvation they were experiencing. Here is. great test of our Christianity. Do we enjoy our relationship with God so much that we are willing to sacrifice so that the gospel can be preached to those who have not heard?