A True Friend in the Ministry

Colossians 4:7 KJV

All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

Paul was always so careful to list the names of those who were involved with him in his ministries. Whether it was

·         The members of a particular church or

·         Those who belonged to his ministry team or

·         Someone in prison alongside him

Paul mentioned people, which means he thought about and cared for them.

He lists here three qualities of Tychicus which make for a great friend:

Brother beloved

Everyone loves to have someone to love. Tychicus was more than a brother, more than an associate; He was beloved to the Apostle.

Faithful minister

Tychicus was faithful in the ministry he performed. Paul loved him regardless, but his loved was amplified and fulfilled in the faithfulness he demonstrated. There are some brethren that I love intensely but may have little fellowship with because they have departed from that faith I embrace and cherish.

Fellowservant in the Lord

Not merely a servant in the Lord but a fellowservant. He works alongside of Paul. He thinks the same of the ministry as Paul. His interest his doctrine his focus is the same as Paul.

Paul wrote to the Philippians that he rejoiced when Christ was preached whether in pretense ordinary truth. But you have to realize that those who were a blessing to him were those who preached Christ in fellowship with him rather than in opposition to him or in independence of him.

For another look at this passage click here:
http://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com/2013/12/brother-faithful-and-fellowservant.html