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Philippians 2:19-30

I don't think it's any coincidence that just after Paul talks about shining like stars he starts talking about Timothy and Epaphroditus. I'm not even sure that they even talked about people as being "stars" in that day and age but even so, as Paul encourages the Philippian church to stand out like stars in the universe and to work out their salvation, I am not surprised that he was reminded of these two. I mean, look at their accomplishments: genuinely concerned about the welfare of others, more concerned about the interests of Christ than his own, served with Paul in spreading the gospel, fellow soldier, risking his life for the sake of the gospel, so valuable to Paul that his death would cause Paul to experience sorrow squared.
What is my legacy? Is there anything it this list that could apply to me? If I was one of Paul's people, what would he say about me? Very challenging as I realize based on the criteria that Paul uses for Timothy and Epaphroditus that I probably wouldn't make his list of stars...