Philippians 1:1-2
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi,
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi,
together with the overseers and deacons 2 Grace and peace to you
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
Our verses today, like any letter, are Paul’s
address to his audience. This begins to open a window into the community Paul is talking to. His address is quite clearly to the people
“in Christ” and “in Philippi.” This address will become more significant as we
read on. Paul is setting the stage for his argument that God has sent these
ministers of the Gospel for this time and this place, right now in Philippi. What do you think it means to
you that God called you to be His minister of Jesus Christ in this time and
this place? How does that look in your life?
